Deffenbaugh v. Department of Social & Health Services

—Don Deffenbaugh appeals from the Superior Court's affirmance of the decision by the Department of Social and Health Services review judge. The review judge changed the initial decision by the administrative law judge (ALJ) by charging a certain loan liability against appellant's equity for purposes of calculating reimbursement. Deffenbaugh asserts the review judge abused or exceeded his authority by ruling he was not bound to follow the parties' stipulation. He further claims the review judge committed an error of law by including the liability in calculating appellant's equity capital for…