Riley v. Department of Labor & Industries

This is an appeal from an order granting a new trial after the jury had returned a verdict, in favor of appellant-employer, reversing a decision of the board of industrial insurance appeals.

Respondent sustained an industrial injury to her right arm and wrist in March of 1944. Her timely claim for compensation was allowed. In December, 1944, an award for permanent partial disability was made by the department and her claim was closed.

Thereafter, respondent’s claim was reopened, and again closed August 8, 1946, with an increased award for permanent partial disability. The claim was reopened and…