Legal Opinion
Davis v. Department of Labor & Industries
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 7, 1980No. 46256PublishedCited by 138 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHicks, J.
Susan S. Davis brought this action against the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) under RCW 49.60.030, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The trial court found discrimination against Davis, but denied her backpay on the ground that even absent the discrimination she would not have been promoted. The Court of Appeals reversed on the issue of backpay and required reassessment of the fee awarded her attorney. We granted discretionary review and we reverse the Court of Appeals.
Department employed Susan Davis in July 1972, as a Clerk-Typist II in the industrial…
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