Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Weyerhaeuser Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 2, 1998No. 65131-1PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
We are asked to determine whether evidence of collateral benefits received by an injured worker should be barred from workers’ compensation proceedings. We hold that the collateral source rule bars such evidence.
FACTS
On June 4, 1979, Dennis Johnson was injured while in the course of his employment with Weyerhaeuser, a self-insured employer. On June 21, 1979, Johnson filed an application for workers’ compensation benefits with The Department of Labor and Industries (Department). John*797son’s application was allowed and benefits were provided. On January 24, 1990, the Department closed Johnson’s…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Sacred Heart Medical Center v. CarradoWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- Franks v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1950
- Sepich v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1969
- Sutton v. ShufelbergerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
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3Cited by39 opinions
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