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Department of Labor & Industries v. Landon

Washington Supreme Court

Decided June 27, 1991No. 57483-9PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.

Robert Landon's last job-related exposure to asbestos occurred on February 1, 1983. Landon developed an asbestos-related disease which manifested itself after July 1, 1986. Landon filed a workers' compensation claim. The Department of Labor and Industries calculated his benefits based on the schedule in effect on the date of his last exposure to asbestos.

Landon appealed, maintaining that his claim should be calculated based on the more favorable schedule in effect when his disease manifested itself over 3 years later. The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals agreed with Landon. The Superior…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Dennis v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Multicare Medical Center v. Department of Social & Health ServicesWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Weyerhaeuser Company v. TriWashington Supreme Court · 1991
  4. Lynch v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1944
  5. Grain Handling Co. v. SweeneyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1939

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3Cited by29 opinions

  1. Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. BosleyWashington Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Cockle v. Dept. of Labor and IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  3. Cockle v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  4. Srcc v. Public Disclosure Com'nWashington Supreme Court · 1997
  5. Weyerhaeuser Company v. TriWashington Supreme Court · 1991

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