Carrier Errs in Terminating TTD, but Sanctions Unwarranted

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurer improperly terminated a worker’s benefits after he was fired, but the carrier acted reasonably and should not have been sanctioned for doing so. Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Coria, Nos. 1804334 and A171764, 11/03/2021, published. Facts: Hipolito Coria worked for Trimark Salem Hospitality LLC as a hotel maintenance man. One of his duties was to monitor chemical levels in the hotel swimming pool. In April 2018, one of Coria’s coworkers discovered that there were discrepancies in the pool maintenance records and t...