WORK COMP: Unnamed direct employer was additional insured under umbrella entity’s comp policy per intent of parties, entitled to exclusivity immunity from employee who received $207,147 comp… Neill affirmed. [Read more…]
Heart failure, sleep apnea v. street dust
Congestive heart failure caused by sleep apnea, not exposure to dust, exhaust, in street work… denial of claim not unreasonable… Sandler. [Read more…]
Visits/travel to California doctor, pre-authorization
Petitioner not entitled to payment for unauthorized visits to California doctor or to untimely requested travel reimbursement… Shea. [Read more…]
Non “treating physician,” teacher/coach wages
Claim for payment for treatment by non-“treating physician” not time-barred, summary judgment precluded by dispute as to whether treatment properly obtained under WCA… teacher not [Read more…]
Zoning, special district, no sand/gravel
ZONING: Special district zoning pattern & regulations prohibiting sand & gravel mining properly adopted over claim of citizen petition gerrymandering, reverse spot zoning… no established property right to apply for new permit or amendment to existing permit, but remanded for consideration of takings claim as to [Read more…]
Asbestosis statute of limitations
Summary judgment on asbestosis claim precluded by statute of limitations fact issues… Shea. [Read more…]
Out-of-state IME, motion to compel
Motion to compel IME in Portland denied… Shea.
Linda Perlinski alleges a lung condition from her job as a teacher. MSGIA [Read more…]
Construction lien, “contracting owner,” “agent”
CONSTRUCTION LIEN: One entity was “contracting owner” of ranches, another was “agent” for purpose of contracting for [Read more…]