Hunter v. Department of Labor & Industries

Douglas D. Hunter appeals an order dismissing his claim under the industrial insurance act, RCW 51, for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Hunter was a King County deputy sheriff at the time of his injury on August 2, 1963, and has been receiving a disability allowance under the Washington Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Act (LEOFF) since his retirement on September 8, 1970. The trial court held that LEOFF, RCW 41.26, which took effect on July 1, 1969, removed Hunter from workmen's compensation coverage. We affirm.

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