Thompson v. Lewis County

This is an appeal from the Superior Court for Pierce County. The matter initially was taken to the Court of Appeals for Division Two and from there certified to this court. The respondent raises two questions: (1) Can an action be maintained against the employer county based upon alleged failure to properly construct and maintain a county road or is the injured workman's exclusive remedy under the Washington workmen's compensation system? and (2) Is there an action in this state for loss of consortium?

Respondent Richard Thompson was an employee of the Lewis County Road Department and was…