Legal Opinion
Department of Labor & Industries v. Dillon
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 28, 1981No. 8003-2-IPublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCorbett, J.
In November 1974, Dillon was criminally assaulted, receiving injuries for which he filed a claim with the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), pursuant to RCW 7.68, the victims of crimes compensation act. Over time, he received a total of $11,493.95 in benefits. In December 1974, Dillon filed a personal injury action against his assailant, and in May 1978, recovered a $250,000 judgment. Dillon then compromised the judgment by sign ing a covenant not to execute in consideration of $15,000. The assailant was otherwise judgment proof. Pursuant to RCW 7.68.050, the Department then…
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