Rothwell v. Nine Mile Falls School District

¶1 Debbie Rothwell appeals the dismissal of her lawsuit against Nine Mile Falls School District (District) and its superintendent, Michael Green, for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the District on the ground that Ms. Rothwell’s action was barred by the Industrial Insurance Act (HA), RCW 51.04.010, which provides the exclusive remedy for workers who are injured during the course of their employment. We affirm summary judgment. No genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether Ms. Rothwell’s posttraumatic…