In re Compensation of Simonds-Heape, 071219 ORWC, 18-00731

• Case Date: July 12, 2019
• Court: Oregon

In the Matter of the Compensation of KATHLEEN L. SIMONDS-HEAPE, Claimant WCB No. 18-00731 Oregon Worker Compensation July 12, 2019           Julene M Quinn LLC, Claimant Attorneys           SAIF Legal Salem, Defense Attorneys           Reviewing Panel: Members Woodford and Ousey.           ORDER ON REVIEW          Claimant requests review of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Kekauoha’s order that declined to award penalties and attorney fees under ORS 656.268(5)(f) for the SAIF Corporation’s allegedly unreasonable refusal to close her claim. On review, the issues are penalties and attorney fees.          We...