Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. v. Mcdowell

On September 5, 1986, Wes H. McDowell filed a claim with the Department of Labor and Industries alleging he had suffered an occupational disease (sesamoiditis of his left foot) while employed as a carbon setter for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation at Mead, Washington. On September 22, 1986, the Department rejected the claim; Mr. McDowell appealed to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals which reversed the Departments order and directed it to authorize the claim. Kaiser appealed to Superior Court. The trial court reversed the Board and disallowed the claim. It is from this order that Mr. McDowell appeals; we reverse and reinstate the benefits awarded by the Board.