ORS 656.576 - “Paying agency” defined

ORS 656.576
“Paying agency” defined

As used in ORS 656.578 (Workers’ election whether to sue third person or noncomplying employer for damages) to 656.595 (Precedence of cause of action), “paying agency” means the self-insured employer or insurer paying benefits to the worker or beneficiaries. [1965 c.285 §44a; 1981 c.854 §42]

Notes of Decisions

Insurer must be paying benefits at time of settlement or distribution in order to qualify as “paying agency.” SAIF v. Wright, 113 Or App 267, 832 P2d 1238 (1992)

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Workers’ Compensation

ORS 656.576
“Paying agency” defined

Notes of Decisions

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Workers’ Compensation

ORS 656.576 “Paying agency” defined

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ORS 656.576
“Paying agency” defined