Court Clarifies Procedural Requirements for Appealing BIIA Decisions

The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that there is no statutory requirement that a party appealing a decision of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals file proof of service on all parties within 30 days in order to perfect the appeal. Case: Aguirre v. Kroger Inc., No. 53072-4-II, 05/19/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: On Feb. 28, 2018, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals issued a decision affirming a Department of Labor and Industries order related to Jason L. Aguirre’s workers’ compensation claim against Kroger Inc. On March 22, Aguirre filed a notice o...