Washington Case Commentaries

Implied Age Discrimination Claims Recognized under RCW 49.44.090 for Employers with Fewer Than Eight Employees

Date: Jan 19, 1990

Implied Age Discrimination Claims Recognized under RCW 49.44.090 for Employers with Fewer Than Eight Employees Introduction The case of Laura Bennett, et al., Appellants, v. J. Michael Hardy, et al.,...

Boeing Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company: CERCLA Response Costs as Damages Under CGL Policies

Date: Jan 5, 1990

Boeing Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company: CERCLA Response Costs as Damages Under CGL Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Boeing Company v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, et al....

Washington's Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction: SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

Date: Dec 8, 1989

Washington's Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction: SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Introduction The case of SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES marked a significant development in the realm of personal...

Consent Requirements in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of STATE v. LEACH

Date: Dec 1, 1989

Consent Requirements in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of STATE v. LEACH Introduction State v. Duncan Farwell Leach (113 Wn. 2d 735, 1989) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes No Duty for Pharmacists to Warn of Long-Term Drug Side Effects

Date: Dec 1, 1989

Washington Supreme Court Establishes No Duty for Pharmacists to Warn of Long-Term Drug Side Effects Introduction In the landmark case of Elaine McKee v. American Home Products Corporation, et al....

Essential Elements Rule in Misdemeanor Charging Documents Established by STATE v. LEACH and Seattle v. Elverston

Date: Nov 23, 1989

Essential Elements Rule in Misdemeanor Charging Documents Established by STATE v. LEACH and Seattle v. Elverston Introduction The State of Washington v. Duncan Leach and Seattle v. Maureen Elverston...

Affirmation of Custodial Interference Statute and Clarification of 'Lawful Custody' in Interstate Disputes: State v. Carver

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Affirmation of Custodial Interference Statute and Clarification of 'Lawful Custody' in Interstate Disputes: State v. Carver Introduction In the landmark case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. PETER M....

Admissibility of Prior Theft Convictions Under ER 609(a): Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BROWN

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Admissibility of Prior Theft Convictions Under ER 609(a): Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BROWN Introduction In State of Washington v. James Artis Brown, 113 Wn. 2d 520 (1989), the Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Public Policy Exception in Wrongful Discharge: DEANNA DICOMES v. State of Washington

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Clarifying the Public Policy Exception in Wrongful Discharge: DEANNA DICOMES v. State of Washington Introduction The case of Deanna Dicomes v. The State of Washington, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Liability of Drinking Establishments for Assaults by Patrons: A New Precedent in Premises Duty and Negligence

Date: Oct 27, 1989

Liability of Drinking Establishments for Assaults by Patrons: A New Precedent in Premises Duty and Negligence Introduction The case of Robert Steve Christen v. Victor K. Lee, et al. and Matt Long v....

Superior Security Interest in Gross Proceeds: Central Washington Bank v. Mendelson-Zeller, Inc. Analysis

Date: Sep 29, 1989

Superior Security Interest in Gross Proceeds: Central Washington Bank v. Mendelson-Zeller, Inc. Analysis Introduction Central Washington Bank v. Mendelson-Zeller, Inc., 113 Wn. 2d 346 (1989), is a...

Estoppel in Insurance Policy Renewals: The Saunders v. Lloyd's of London Decision

Date: Sep 22, 1989

Estoppel in Insurance Policy Renewals: The Saunders v. Lloyd's of London Decision Introduction The case of Larry G. Saunders v. Lloyd's of London, et al. (113 Wn. 2d 330), adjudicated by the Supreme...

State v. Hopson: Clarifying Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Governmental Misconduct and Mistrials

Date: Sep 15, 1989

State v. Hopson: Clarifying Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Governmental Misconduct and Mistrials Introduction State of Washington v. Ervin O'Dell Hopson is a seminal case adjudicated...

Establishing Absolute Immunity for Expert Witnesses: Implications from Bruce v. Byrne-Stevens

Date: Jul 21, 1989

Establishing Absolute Immunity for Expert Witnesses: Implications from Bruce v. Byrne-Stevens Introduction The case of Robert L. Bruce, et al vs. Byrne-Stevens Associates Engineers, Inc., et al (113...

Insurance Duty to Defend Excluded in Self-Defense Fatalities: Grange Insurance v. Brosseau

Date: Jul 14, 1989

Insurance Duty to Defend Excluded in Self-Defense Fatalities: Grange Insurance Company v. Brosseau Introduction The case of Grange Insurance Company v. Martin Brosseau et al. (113 Wn. 2d 91)...

Harmless Error in Burglary Jury Instructions: Analysis of State v. Handran

Date: Jul 7, 1989

Harmless Error in Burglary Jury Instructions: Analysis of State v. Handran Introduction State of Washington v. Daniel Handran, 113 Wn.2d 11 (1989), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Limitation on Inference of Criminal Intent in Attempted Burglary: Washington v. Jackson

Date: Jun 30, 1989

Limitation on Inference of Criminal Intent in Attempted Burglary: Washington v. Jackson Introduction Washington v. Jackson, 112 Wn. 2d 867 (1989), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Washington Product Liability Act Preempts Common Law Remedies and Excludes Economic Loss

Date: Jun 30, 1989

Washington Product Liability Act Preempts Common Law Remedies and Excludes Economic Loss Introduction The case of Washington Water Power Company (WWP) v. Graybar Electric Company et al., adjudicated...

Intentional Interference with Business Expectancy: Insights from PARKRIDGE v. SEATTLE

Date: Jun 23, 1989

Intentional Interference with Business Expectancy: Insights from PARKRIDGE v. SEATTLE Introduction The landmark case of Riley W. Pleas, et al, v. The City of Seattle, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Unconstitutional Tort Reform: Supreme Court of Washington Strikes Down RCW 4.56.250 for Violating Jury Trial Rights

Date: Apr 28, 1989

Unconstitutional Tort Reform: Supreme Court of Washington Strikes Down RCW 4.56.250 for Violating Jury Trial Rights Introduction Austin Sofie, et al. v. Fibreboard Corporation, et al. (112 Wn. 2d...

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