Legal Opinion
Ballinger v. Department of Social & Health Services
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 22, 1985No. 51529-8PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, C.J.
On discretionary review, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) challenged the reversal by the trial court of a decision of the State Personnel Board. After a lengthy hearing,, the Board affirmed the dismissal of 27 correctional officers at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla who had refused to take their posts on the grounds the conditions at the penitentiary were abnormally unsafe. Accelerated review was granted. We reverse the trial court and reinstate the decision of the Board.
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In August 1978, there was a change of administration at Walla Walla. This followed a…
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