Maroon v. Great Western Construction

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order affirming the referee’s denial of her claim on the ground that she was a sole proprietor and had not elected coverage for herself pursuant to ORS 656.128.1

In 1986, claimant began working as a bookkeeper for Mike Maroon, who was doing business as Great Western Construction Company (Great Western). In 1987, she married Maroon and continued working. In August, 1988, she filed an application with SAIF for workers’ compensation insurance for Great Western, listing herself as its president and sole proprietor. The application stated that…