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Kovacs v. Department of Labor & Industries

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided July 21, 2015No. 32473-7-IIIPublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Brown, A.C.J.

¶1 The Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) appeals the superior court’s reversal of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals’ (Board) decision finding John Kovacs’ application for workers’ compensation benefits untimely. DLI contends RCW 51.28.050 bars claims not filed within one year from the date of injury, arguing Mr. Kovacs filed his application one day late. We agree with DLI, reverse the superior court, and reinstate the Board’s decision.

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¶2 Mr. Kovacs alleged he was injured while working for his employer on September 29, 2010. He filed an application for workers’…

2Cases cited30 opinions

  1. Department of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, L.L.C.Washington Supreme Court · 2002
  2. State, Dept. of Ecology v. Campbell & GwinnWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  3. Cockle v. Dept. of Labor and IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  4. Cockle v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  5. City of Redmond v. Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings BoardWashington Supreme Court · 1998

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Kovacs v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.Washington Supreme Court · 2016
  2. Kovacs v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2016
  3. Kovacs v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.Washington Supreme Court · 2016
  4. Kovacs v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.Washington Supreme Court · 2016

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