Legal Opinion
Solven v. Department of Labor & Industries
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 16, 2000No. 24587-6-IIPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSeinfeld, J.
The Department of Labor and Industries appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Ronald Solven. It claims that res judicata principles bar Solven’s claim for additional disability benefits because he failed to appeal an earlier closing order. It also argues that the earlier order, which was based upon an agreed medical exam, was valid and did not violate the prohibition in RCW 51.04.060 against employer/worker agreements to waive Industrial Insurance Act benefits. We agree with the Department and, thus, reverse and remand.
PACTS
In 1981, Solven suffered an industrial injury. With the aid of…
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