Legal Opinion
Gaines v. Department of Labor & Industries
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 22, 1969No. 53-40393-1PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Horowitz, A. C. J.
Plaintiff, a laborer working for an employer covered by the Industrial Insurance Act (RCW Title 51), sustained an injury on the basis of which he later claimed to be permanently and totally disabled. The Department of Labor and Industries (Department) disagreed, although allowing a claim for some disability. Plaintiff appealed to the industrial insurance board for a de novo hearing (RCW 51.52.106, as amended). Plaintiff then appealed to the superior court below (RCW 51.52.110; 51.52.115). After a de novo hearing on the record in a trial by jury, judgment was entered…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- International Stevedoring Co. v. HavertySupreme Court of the United States · 1926
- Peet v. MillsWashington Supreme Court · 1913
- Alderwood Water District v. Pope & Talbot, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1963
- Ross v. Erickson Construction Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1916
- Groff v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1964
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3Cited by30 opinions
- Dennis v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1987
- Jepson v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1977
- Wendt v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1977
- City of Bellevue v. RaumCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2012
- Department of Labor & Industries v. Lyons Enterprises, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 2016
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