Barnes v. Department of Labor & Industries

Madeline E. Barnes filed a claim with the department of labor and industries for a widow’s pension under the workmen’s compensation act. It was rejected by the supervisor of industrial insurance. The joint board granted a rehearing and, after reviewing the testimony, all of which had been taken before examiners or by deposition, reversed the supervisor and allowed the claim. The employer, Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, appealed to the superior court, where a trial without a jury on the departmental record resulted in findings and judgment affirming the decision of the joint board. The employer…