Greenblatt v. Symantec Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that upholds employer’s denial of his claim for a right knee injury that occurred as he jumped up to slap the backboard of a basketball hoop in employer’s courtyard. The board concluded that the injury was not compensable, because it occurred during a recreational activity primarily for claimant’s personal pleasure. ORS 656.005(7)(b)(B). We review the board’s order pursuant to ORS 183.482(8)(a) and (c) for substantial evidence, substantial reason, and errors of law, conclude that the board did not err, and therefore affirm.

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