Legal Opinion

Jackson v. Harvey

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided January 10, 1994No. 33060-8-IPublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKennedy, J.

Harold Jackson appeals the trial court's judgment affirming the decision of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (the Board) denying him benefits under the Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51. While working on the home of Shannon and Steve Cotterill, Jackson fell off the roof and suffered serious injuries. The Board determined that Jackson was not entitled to benefits, as he was employed by the homeowners to renovate their house. Homeowners hiring workers to renovate their homes are exempt from providing workers' compensation coverage. See RCW 51.12.020. Jackson argued that he was…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Weyerhaeuser Company v. TriWashington Supreme Court · 1991
  2. Novenson v. Spokane Culvert & Fabricating Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1979
  3. Fisher v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1963
  4. Department of Labor & Industries v. LandonWashington Supreme Court · 1991
  5. Smick v. Burnup & SimsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1983

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3Cited by18 opinions

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  3. Bennerstrom v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
  4. Stelter v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  5. Stelter v. Department of Labor and IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2002

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