Russell v. Department of Labor & Industries

This is an appeal from a judgment of the superior court, entered upon the verdict of a jury, awarding to a widow compensation for the death of her husband, alleged to have resulted from injuries sustained by him in extrahazardous employment.

On May 22, 1934, J. E. Russell, while engaged in work as a shipfitter, fell down a hatch and injured his back. His claim was filed with the department and was considered by the supervisor, who, on June 4,1934, closed it with allowance for medical attention, but with no allowance for time loss or permanent partial disability. Russell then applied for a…