Zipp v. Seattle School District No. 1

Corbett, A.C.J.

The employer, Seattle School District No. 1, appeals denial of its motion challenging the sufficiency of the claimant's evidence and denial of its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for new trial.

The claimant, Lawrence I. Zipp, who is respondent on appeal, was employed by the Seattle School District as a custodian. In July 1974, while painting his house, he fell and fractured his right heel. The injury was not related to his employment. He was treated by an orthopedic surgeon and returned to work. Zipp received outpatient treatment for the injury until March…