Legal Opinion
Department of Labor & Industries v. Cobb
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 24, 1990No. 12884-5-IIPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Faris, J. *
The undisputed facts show that on May 18, 1981, Jill Cobb was injured while driving her employer's motor vehicle when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Debbie Lehr. Cobb received workers' compensation benefits, and also elected to pursue a claim against Lehr and her husband. Cobb settled with the Lehrs for their policy limit of $25,000, of which the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) received a share.
Both Cobb and her employer carried underinsured motorist (UIM) protection. The employer's policy was determined to be the primary policy, so Cobb proceeded against…
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- Overton v. Economic Assistance AuthorityWashington Supreme Court · 1981
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- Johnson v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1983
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- Erie Insurance Co. v. CurtisCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1993
- Liberty Mutual v. Kinser, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2002
- Flanigan v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1992
- Michel v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1995