Mershon v. Oregonian Publishing

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s dismissal of his claim for failure to comply with a prehearing order requiring discovery.

Claimant sought a hearing on employer’s denial of the claim. Before the hearing, employer sought a private meeting with claimant’s physician. Claimant instructed his physician to refuse to meet with employer unless claimant’s attorney was also present. The referee, relying on a Board opinion, held that employer was entitled to “full, complete and private access” to claimant’s physician. The referee issued orders…