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$3,000 Tort Claim Awarded In Washington Employee Disability Suit
In 1998 the Washington State Department of Corrections settled a tort claim
with James D. Burns a prison guard at the Washington Corrections Center in
Shelton for $3,000. In 1994 Burns had a portion of his left foot removed
due to his diabetic condition. Upon his return to work he was assigned to
duties that accommodated his condition. Later in 1995 he was separated from
employment due to his medical condition and when he tried to qualify and
meet the requirements necessary to continue working he was denied the
opportunity to qualify, that other guards were given. Plaintiff was
represented by Olympia attorney Michael Hanbey of Ditlevson, Rogers &
Hanbey, P.S. Attorneys At Law. See: Burns v. State Of Washington; Thurston
County Superior Court Case No.96-2- 02050-5.
with James D. Burns a prison guard at the Washington Corrections Center in
Shelton for $3,000. In 1994 Burns had a portion of his left foot removed
due to his diabetic condition. Upon his return to work he was assigned to
duties that accommodated his condition. Later in 1995 he was separated from
employment due to his medical condition and when he tried to qualify and
meet the requirements necessary to continue working he was denied the
opportunity to qualify, that other guards were given. Plaintiff was
represented by Olympia attorney Michael Hanbey of Ditlevson, Rogers &
Hanbey, P.S. Attorneys At Law. See: Burns v. State Of Washington; Thurston
County Superior Court Case No.96-2- 02050-5.
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Related legal case
Burns v. State Of Washington
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Cite | Thurston County Superior Court Case No.96-2- 02050 |
| Level | State Trial Court |
| Conclusion | Settlement |
| Attorney Fees | 0 |
| Damages | 0 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |
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