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Department of Labor & Industries v. Rowley

Washington Supreme Court

Decided March 17, 2016No. 91357-9PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGordon McCloud, J.

¶1 Bart Rowley Sr. was injured while driving a truck for his employer, and he subsequently filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. The Department of Labor and Industries (Department) denied Rowley’s claim because it determined that Rowley was in*190jured while committing a felony: possession of a controlled substance. The Industrial Insurance Act (IIA), Title 51 RCW, bars payment of workers’ compensation under that circumstance. RCW 51.32.020. Rowley filed a notice of appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (Board). After considering testimony from several witnesses, an…

2Cases cited43 opinions

  1. Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Cockle v. Dept. of Labor and IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  3. Cockle v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  4. Ricard v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1822
  5. In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against DemingWashington Supreme Court · 1987

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3Cited by14 opinions

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