Brandt v. Impero

Horowitz, A. C. J.

Plaintiff, formerly employed by the defendants, sued for unpaid wages for the years 1961 to 1964, inclusive, and for double damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees. RCW 49.52.070; RCW 49.52.050; RCW 49.52.080. 1 The trial court, sitting without a jury, granted plaintiff judgment for unpaid wages, double damages and attorneys’ fees. Defendants appeal. Judgment for unpaid wages has been paid, leaving for review only the judgment for double damages and attorneys’ fees.

The court found that plaintiff was employed as a logger by defendants during 1961-1964 for an…