David White v. Centurylink Inc. And Department Of Labor And Industries

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DAVID WHITE, No. 80715-3-I Appellant, DIVISION ONE v. UNPUBLISHED OPINION CENTURYLINK INC. and DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondents. CHUN, J. — An employee who suffers from occupational-related hearing loss must file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits within two years of the worker’s last exposure to occupational noise or by September 10, 2004, whichever date is later. RCW 51.28.055(2)(a). The failure to do so precludes monetary benefits, such as a partial disability award, and limits recovery to…