Bolin v. Kitsap County

— Bjorn Viking Bolin, appellant in this matter, seeks compensation under the Industrial Insurance Act for injuries incurred while returning home from jury service. The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals reversed a proposed decision in Bolin's favor by an industrial appeals judge and found no coverage. The trial court, in turn, affirmed the board's decision. We reverse the trial court and find that Bolin is covered under the Industrial Insurance Act and is entitled to compensation.

Bjorn Bolin served as a juror for the Superior Court for Kitsap County. On April 18, 1984, following jury…