Legal Opinion

Nancy Doty, Inc. v. Wildcat Haven, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Oregon

Decided April 17, 2019No. A164004PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLagesen, P. J.

*1019*97The "exclusive remedy" provision of the Workers' Compensation Law, ORS 656.018, generally makes an employer that satisfies its insurance obligations for subject workers immune from civil liability for injuries to a worker arising out of the worker's employment. That immunity extends to, among others, the employer's officers, directors, and employees. ORS 656.018(3). But there is an exception to that immunity: It does not apply "[i]f the negligence of a person otherwise exempt * * * is a substantial factor in causing the injury * * * and the negligence occurs outside of the capacity that…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. State v. GainesOregon Supreme Court · 2009
  2. Woolston v. WellsOregon Supreme Court · 1984
  3. Kowcun v. BybeeOregon Supreme Court · 1947
  4. Sharp v. GallagherIllinois Supreme Court · 1983
  5. Cornelison v. SeaboldOregon Supreme Court · 1969

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