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Harman v. Department of Labor & Industries

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided May 30, 2002No. 20247-0-IIIPublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSchultheis, J.

Pursuant to RCW 51.28.050, “[n]o application shall be valid or claim thereunder enforceable unless filed within one year after the day upon which the injury occurred.” The Department of Labor and Industries appeals from a superior court decision regarding workers’ compensation benefits. The Department contends the trial court *922erred when it determined the statutory one-year claim filing deadline was subject to equitable tolling. We agree, reversing the trial court’s contrary conclusion.

FACTS

In July 1996, Kristi Harman injured her back while performing duties for her employer, Westinghouse…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Kingery v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1997
  2. Kingery v. Dept. of Labor and IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1997
  3. Ames v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1934
  4. Leschner v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1947
  5. Rodriguez v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1975

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Dellen Wood Products, Inc. v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2014
  2. City Of Seattle. V. Ronald CordovaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2022
  3. David White v. Centurylink Inc. And Department Of Labor And IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2020
  4. Dellen Wood Products Inc., App. V Wa State Dept. Of Labor And Industries, Resp.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2014

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