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Dougherty v. Department of Labor & Industries

Washington Supreme Court

Decided September 25, 2003No. 72958-1PublishedCited by 91 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChambers, J.

We are asked to decide whether RCW 51.52.110’s designation of the proper county for filing workers’ compensation appeals is a grant of jurisdiction, or whether it identifies venue. We hold RCW 51.52.110’s requirements regarding location relate to venue, not jurisdiction.

FACTS

Daniel L. Dougherty’s industrial insurance claim was denied by the Department of Labor and Industries (Department). He appealed the decision to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (Board). The Board entered its final order on December 21, 2000, denying Dougherty’s claim. The order informed Dougherty that he had 30…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Marley v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1994
  2. Crosby v. Spokane CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  3. City of Seattle v. Public Employment Relations CommissionWashington Supreme Court · 1991
  4. Fay v. Northwest Airlines, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1990
  5. Industrial Addition Assn. v. CommissionerSupreme Court of the United States · 1945

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3Cited by91 opinions

  1. State v. YatesWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  2. Dougherty v. DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRIESWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  3. Cole v. HARVEYLAND, LLCCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2011
  4. Williams v. Leone & Keeble, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 2011
  5. Williams v. Leone & Keeble, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 2011

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