Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion on April 7, 2026 in the case of Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries (Docket No. 61088-4). The appeal originated from Thurston Superior Court, which had issued a judgment on October 31, 2024. The three-judge panel (Bernard Veljacic, Erik Price, Bradley Maxa) reviewed the dispute between the plumbing contractor and the state labor agency.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion affirming the Thurston Superior Court's judgment in favor of the Department of Labor & Industries against Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. The appellate court reviewed the case under the standards of GR 14.1(a), which governs unpublished opinions.
Construction firms and contractors doing business in Washington should note that this unpublished opinion does not establish binding precedent. However, the outcome reinforces that the Department of Labor & Industries has authority to pursue enforcement actions against contractors, and that plumbing companies operating in the state must maintain compliance with applicable labor regulations and licensing requirements.
What to do next
- Monitor for published opinions with precedential value
- Consult legal counsel regarding Washington contractor licensing disputes
- Review employment law compliance procedures
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division II
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 61088-4 |
| Title of Case: | Adriatic Plumbing, Inc., Appellant V. Department Of Labor & Industries, Respondent |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Thurston Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-2-01279-5 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 10/31/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Mary Sue Wilson |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Bernard Veljacic |
| Concurring: | Erik Price |
| | Bradley Maxa |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Paul Arley Harrel |
| | Williams Kastner & Gibbs PLLC |
| | 601 Union St Ste 4000 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-2380 |
| | |
| | Sean Douglas Leake |
| | Williams Kastner |
| | 601 Union St Ste 4000 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Reed Summers West |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 2211 Rimland Dr Ste 325 |
| | Bellingham, WA, 98226-6014 |
| | |
| | Office of Attorney General |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | Bellingham Regional Ofc |
| | 103 E Holly Street Suite 310 |
| | Bellingham, WA, 98225-4310 |
| | |
| | Steve Vinyard |
| | Attorney General's Office |
| | Po Box 40121 |
| | Olympia, WA, 98504-0121 |
| | |
| | Labor & Ind. A.g. Office |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 7141 Cleanwater Lane Sw |
| | P O Box 40121 |
| | Olympia, WA, 98504-0121 |
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