Grinstead v. Lacamas Laboratories, Inc.

Claimant seeks judicial review of a final order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (board) that affirmed an order of an administrative law judge (ALJ) denying a postponement of claimant’s hearing. We reverse the board’s order and remand for reconsideration.

The parties do not dispute the relevant facts. Claimant, who resides in Ohio, requested a hearing in this matter, and a hearing was scheduled in May 2004. The hearing was postponed after claimant’s original attorney withdrew from the case shortly before the scheduled date and, subsequently, was rescheduled for October 12, 2004. Notice of…