Hutchins v. Department of Labor & Industries

Holman, J. *

Orvil Mildred Hutchins appeals the trial court's dismissal of her appeal from the Department of Labor and Industries' denial of her application to reopen her claim.

Facts

In July 1965, Hutchins was injured while working as a motel maid. She suffered an injury to her lower back when she was knocked down while on some stairs. Hutchins has not been employed since 1968. The record indicates that although Hutchins' symptoms regarding increased pain, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis appear to have worsened over time, this aggravation is due mostly to aging.

Hutchins filed an industrial…