Legal Opinion
Henson v. Employment Security Department
Washington Supreme Court
Decided September 28, 1989No. 55879-5PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, J.
Beginning in May 1966, Plaintiff, Thomas M. Henson, worked as a shipping clerk for Tam Engineering Corporation (Tam). In June 1983, Tam perceived that Henson might have an alcohol problem. At the suggestion of Tam, Henson went to Puget Sound Hospital for an evaluation. The director of treatment did not diagnose Henson but suspected an alcohol problem based on Henson's *376drinking habits and denial of any problem. Henson returned to work and at this time Tam took no further action.
In October 1984, Henson came to work with the odor of alcohol about his person. Although Henson never drank on the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Franklin County Sheriff's Office v. SellersWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- MacEy v. Department of Employment SecurityWashington Supreme Court · 1988
- Milone & Tucci, Inc. v. Bona Fide Builders, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1956
- All-State Construction Co. v. GordonWashington Supreme Court · 1967
- Nelson v. Department of Employment SecurityWashington Supreme Court · 1982
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3Cited by18 opinions
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- Employment Security Commission v. Western Gas Processors, Ltd.Wyoming Supreme Court · 1990
- Cascade Nursing Services, Ltd. v. Employment Security DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
- Grabicki v. Department of Retirement SystemsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996
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