Carl v. Department of Labor & Industries

This is a motion for substitution of the widow of appellant as plaintiff-appellant, following appel lant’s death pending this appeal. The motion was heard by Department One and was denied, no opinion being issued. A rehearing was thereafter granted, and the motion was argued to the court sitting En Banc.

George L. Carl, the deceased workman herein, was injured April 9, 1946. The department of labor and industries found that his condition was related to his weak heart and not to his injury. The claim was therefore closed without any permanent partial disability award. On appeal, the joint board…