Wilber v. Department of Labor & Industries

The appellant, who was the plaintiff in the superior court, appeals from a judgment setting aside a verdict in his favor. He sought a reopening of his industrial insurance claim because his disability increased after the claim was closed. The jury so found, but this verdict was set aside by the trial court and the action dismissed.

Appellant was injured on December 11, 1951, and reported the accident to the industrial insurance division of respondent, which allowed the claim. An award was made from which appellant also appealed, and in which proceeding he obtained an increase in the claim…