Liberty Northwest Insurance v. Church

Norris & Stevens, Inc., Realtors (N & S), seeks review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board determining that it, and not Kinsman Investors (Kinsman), is claimant’s employer.

The Board’s findings are supported by substantial evidence. Kinsman, a partnership, and N & S entered into a property management agreement whereby N & S agreed to manage, rent and direct operation of Kinsman’s real property, including The Park Apartments. Under the agreement, N & S had the power to

“employ, pay, direct and discharge all employees deemed by the agent necessary for the operation and maintenance of…