Herr v. Department of Labor & Industries

The trial court determined that Joe W. Herr failed to raise sufficient facts in this Department of Labor and Industries appeal to submit the case to a jury and dismissed the action. Mr. Herr contends: (1) the trial court erroneously applied an overly stringent standard in defining disability; and (2) the evidence was adequate to frame a jury question. We affirm.

Mr. Herr worked as a machinist for 22 years. In 1985 he began experiencing skin lesions and was diagnosed with eczematous dermatitis primarily affecting his hands and feet. His physician attributed the condition to exposure to oils and…