Jeffers v. City of Seattle
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.
The defendant City of Seattle appeals a jury verdict awarding plaintiff, a retired police officer, $60,000 on a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress, and $10,000 for a claim of invasion of privacy arising out of an investigation of his police disability pension. We reverse and remand.
Issues
1. Does the disability board, created under RCW 41.26-.110, have authority in performing the function delegated by RCW 41.26.140 to seek objective evidence of claimant's physical condition, or is the disability board's consideration of a claim limited to the report of its physician who must…
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