Legal Opinion
Womble v. Local Union 73
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 19, 1992No. 11321-3-IIIPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
Local 73 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO (Union) appeals an adverse judgment for breach of its duty of fair representation. The Union contends the court applied an incorrect standard of proof and there is no basis in law for the award of damages or attorney fees. We reverse and remand.
Factual Summary
Ms. Womble was an employee of Columbia Lighting in Spokane and a member of the Union. During her employment, Ms. Womble took lengthy medical leaves. In August of 1982, Columbia Lighting placed Ms. Womble on a 90-day medical leave for a nonjob related injury. On July…
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