Allen v. Bohemia, Inc.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board. The Board held that employer Bohemia, Inc. (Bohemia) did not accept compensability of a claim when it requested designation of a paying agent pursuant to ORS 656.307 and, therefore, its subsequent denial did not constitute an impermissible backup denial. We affirm.

Claimant compensably injured his back in March, 1985, while working for Bohemia, which was insured by Liberty Northwest Insurance Corporation (Liberty Northwest). The claim was closed in November, 1985, with an award of temporary disability. Claimant sought…