Wr Enterprieses, Inc. v. Department of Labor and Industries

Oral Argument Date: 02/26/2002 Appeal from Superior Court of Thurston County Docket No: 98-2-01830-2 Judgment or order under review Date filed: 10/18/2000 Judge signing: Hon. Richard A. Strophy Concurring: Gerry L. Alexander, Charles Z. Smith, Charles W. Johnson, Faith E Ireland, Bobbe J. Bridge, Tom Chambers, Susan J. Owens, Dissenting: Richard B. Sanders EN BANC WR Enterprises (WRE) brought suit against the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) alleging four causes of action, two of which are the subject of this appeal. In the two relevant claims, WRE alleges (1) that the Department's method for setting premium rates for worker's compensation insurance exceeds its statutory authority under RCW 51.16.035 and decisions from this court, and (2) that the supplemental pension fund rate exceeds the statutory authority of RCW 51.32.073. The trial court granted summary judgment to the Department and WRE appeals that ruling. We affirm the trial court. FACTS