Gage v. Boeing Company

In this consolidated appeal, Gary W. Gage challenges orders vacating two default judgments. The orders arose from two separate industrial injury claims filed in 1981 and 1983 involving the same claimant — appellant Gage — and the same employer — respondent Boeing Company. In each case, Boeing prevailed before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (the Board). Gage filed separate appeals in superior court pursuant to RCW 51.52.110. When Boeing failed to respond by filing notices of appearance as required by RCW 51.52.110, Gage sought and was granted default judgments in both cases. Gage…