Author: Kate Schultehenrich
Oregon Court of Appeals Offers New Guidance on Back Up Denials under ORS 656.262(6)(a)
In a rare instance, the Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the Board’s conclusion that SAIF provided substantial evidence to support a backup denial under ORS 656.262(6)(a). The court held substantial evidence supported the Board’s conclusion that SAIF could have reasonably come to a different conclusion regarding initial compensability if it…
Recent Oregon Court of Appeals decision clarifies the minimum standard to establish a claim for aiding and abetting
In an opinion issued on November 20, 2024, the Oregon Court of Appeals outlined the required legal standard to state a claim for aiding and abetting under ORS 659A.030(1)(g). The court held the correct standard emulates the criminal law standard as outlined by the Oregon Supreme Court in Granewich v….
