Rhoads v. Evergreen Utilities Contractors, Inc.

Two apprentice electrical workers were injured while working for Evergreen Utilities Contractors, Inc. The apprentices sued several entities, including their training program, Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Northwest Line Construction Industry (JATC). On combined motions for summary judgment, the trial court dismissed the JATC and three other defendants. The injured workers and Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (Chelan PUD) appeal the JATC’s dismissal, contending a negligence suit against the apprenticeship committee is not preempted by the Labor Management…