The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a truck driver who was injured while driving a leased truck was subject to the protection of the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Ward, Nos. 1703591 and A171025, 10/21/2020, published.
Facts: Carl Ward worked for Bob Murray Trucking between May and August 2016. BMT is owned by Robert S. Murray and it is a for-hire carrier in the business of hauling wood, steel and general commodities.
Before he began working for BMT, Ward signed a lease for a tractor-trailer from the company....
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