Legal Opinion

Clark County v. McManus

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 8, 2015No. 72437-1-IPublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSpearman, C.J.

¶1 Patrick McManus appeals the trial court’s judgment and order reversing an award of benefits under the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW, by the Department of Labor and Industries (Department). He claims the trial court improperly admitted hearsay evidence through the testimony of his treating physician. He also contends that the jury was improperly instructed. We agree with McManus, reverse the judgment, and remand for a new trial.

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¶2 Patrick McManus is a former Clark County (County) employee. Between 1999 and 2011, he worked full time for the County operating a street sweeper. He…

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2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Hamilton v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1988
  2. Bryan v. John Bean Division of FMC Corp.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1978
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  4. Deep Water Brewing, LLC v. Fairway Resources Ltd.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  5. State v. EdwardsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Clark County v. McManusWashington Supreme Court · 2016
  2. Felipe v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2016
  3. Clark County v. McManusWashington Supreme Court · 2015
  4. Andrew Leitner v. City Of TacomaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2020
  5. Clark County v. McManusWashington Supreme Court · 2016

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