North Clackamas School Dist. v. White

Employer seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order allowing further medical treatment to claimant for a hip injury. The Board affirmed an October 5, 1984, referee’s order providing continued treatment despite employer’s assertion that further treatment was barred by res judicata. We reverse.

Claimant suffered an industrial injury when she strained her hips on October 26, 1981, while working as a custodian, when she “misstepped” while descending some stairs. She consulted several doctors, who offered various diagnoses. Her claim was closed with an award of time loss only on April 9,…