The Oregon Court of Appeals reinstated a penalty against the SAIF Corp. for failing to obtain clarification about the extent of a housekeeper’s impairment prior to closing her claim.
Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Alvarado-DePineda, Nos. 1703539 and A168686, 09/10/2020, published.
Facts and procedural history: Maria D. Alvarado-DePineda worked for the Campus Inn as a housekeeper. She injured her right shoulder and knee while at work in March 2015.
SAIF Corp. provided workers’ compensation insurance coverage for Campus Inn and accepted liability for the injuries.
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