Legal Opinion
Oestreich v. Department of Labor & Industries
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 4, 1992No. 11385-0-IIIPublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
Pete Oestreich appeals an order denying his application to reopen his workers' compensation claim for readjustment of benefits based on aggravation of his disability. He contends (1) the 1988 amendment to RCW 51.32.160 should not apply retroactively to bar his claim; (2) the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) should be estopped from asserting the amended statute as a defense; and (3) the amended statute denies equal protection guaranties. We affirm.
The court entered unchallenged findings setting forth the relevant facts. Mr. Oestreich was injured in the course of his employment…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Harmon v. McNuttWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Lane v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1944
- Davis v. Department of Employment SecurityWashington Supreme Court · 1987
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