Johnson v. Department of Labor & Industries

The controlling facts in this case are not in dispute. Plaintiff, while engaged in extrahazardous employment, sustained an injury to his right arm. He was allowed time loss for four months. His claim was then closed by the department, with an award of four degrees for partial permanent disability. He appealed to the joint board, which sustained the order of the department. Prom these orders, he appealed to the superior court, which entered judgment sustaining the department and the joint board and dismissing the action. Plaintiff appeals.

At the time of the injury, there was an arthritic…