Buffelen Woodworking Co. v. Cook

In this case we are asked to declare that jury review of workers' compensation claims, as authorized by the workers' compensation act, RCW Title 51, denies procedural due process afforded by the state and federal constitutions. For the reasons stated below, we hold that such jury review does not deny due process.

In 1977, Henry W. Cook filed a claim for medical aid and compensation benefits under the workers' compensation act for injuries he allegedly sustained in the course of his employment with Buffelen Woodworking Company. Following allowance of the claim by the Department of Labor and…