Legal Opinion
Rhodes v. Department of Labor & Industries
Washington Supreme Court
Decided May 30, 1985No. 51140-3PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, C.J.
The Department of Labor and Industries appeals from the trial court's decision holding the Department was barred by res judicata from collecting a disability reimbursement from plaintiff pursuant to RCW 51.12.100. We reverse.
The facts are undisputed. On May 3, 1976, plaintiff Rhodes was injured while working underwater in connection with bridge construction. On May 11, 1976, Rhodes filed an industrial insurance claim with the Department. He subsequently filed a claim for compensation under the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) (33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. (1976)).…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Abraham v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1934
- Harbor Air Service, Inc. v. Board of Tax AppealsWashington Supreme Court · 1977
- Knestis v. Unemployment Compensation & Placement DivisionWashington Supreme Court · 1943
- Lindquist v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1984
3Cited by7 opinions
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- Gorman v. Garlock, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 2005
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- E.P. Paup Co. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1993
- E.P. Paup Company Insurance Company of North America v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor Arthur McDougall State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries, Respondent-Intervenor. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs v. E.P. Paup Company Insurance Company of North America, Inc. Arthur McDougallCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1993
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