DLI Not Required to Issue Copy of Order to Attorney Purporting to Represent Worker

The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Labor and Industries was not required to issue a copy of its order denying a worker’s claim to the attorney who purported to represent him. Case: Smith v. DLI, No. 83417-7-I, 06/21/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Shawn Smith filed a workers’ compensation claim in May 2017, alleging he had an occupational disease. This claim was designated No. BB 76955. Sometime before filing claim number BB76955, Smith filed a different claim, which was denominated No. AZ34855. On July 13, 2017, the Department of Labor ...