Worker Can't Replace Bankruptcy Trustee as Party to Litigation With Employer

In a case of first impression, the Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s denial of an allegedly injured worker’s motion to substitute herself with the trustee of her bankruptcy estate as a party in a civil suit against her former employer. Case: Larsen v. Selmet Inc., Nos. 19CV34867 and A175393, 10/05/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: PattyAnn Larsen worked for Selmet Inc. as a darkroom attendant. Larsen is allergic to latex and allegedly was repeatedly exposed to it at work. On Feb. 24, 2019, she decided to pursue a civil action against Selmet. She quit her...