Wilson v. Geddes

Petitioners seek review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order that found Wilson’s IGA responsible for claimant’s disability and awarded attorney fees to claimant. On de novo review, we agree with the Board that Wilson’s IGA is responsible, because claimant’s work there independently contributed to his disability.

Petitioners also challenge the award of attorney fees to claimant on the responsibility issue, contending that claimant is only a nominal party and not entitled to attorney fees for the hearing which was conducted under ORS 656.307. Although attorney fees are ordinarily not…