Legal Opinion
Meyer v. Burger King Corp.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided July 12, 2001No. 70015-0PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
— This case involves the claims of a child who suffered prenatal (in útero) injuries. The mother was at work at the time of the accident. We must decide whether the child’s claims are barred under the Industrial Insurance Act (Act), Title 51 RCW. The trial court and the Court of Appeals held the injuries to the child were not barred under the Act. We affirm.
FACTS
The parties stipulated to the following facts. Sonrise Management, Inc., (Sonrise) is the management company for a Burger King Corporation restaurant located in Lacey, Washington. Verona Meyer (Verona) was employed by Sonrise at this…
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