Washington Case Commentaries

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...

Madison v. State of Washington: Upholding Admissibility of Child Victim Statements and Expert Testimony under RCW 9A.44.120

Date: Apr 4, 1989

Madison v. State of Washington: Upholding Admissibility of Child Victim Statements and Expert Testimony under RCW 9A.44.120 Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Frank S....

Tolling of Statute of Limitations and Expert Testimony Standards in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of E. Rosa Young v. Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Date: Mar 31, 1989

Tolling of Statute of Limitations and Expert Testimony Standards in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of E. Rosa Young v. Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of E. Rosa Young, as...

Defamation Standards Reaffirmed in LaMON v. BUTLER: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Mar 31, 1989

Defamation Standards Reaffirmed in LaMON v. BUTLER: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Edward LaMon, et al. v. Betty Butler, et al. (112 Wn. 2d 193), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington...

Balwin v. Sisters of Providence: Establishing Burden of Proof in Wrongful Termination Claims

Date: Mar 3, 1989

Balwin v. Sisters of Providence: Establishing Burden of Proof in Wrongful Termination Claims Introduction Balwin v. Sisters of Providence in Washington, Inc., et al. (112 Wn. 2d 127) is a pivotal...

SEATTLE v. HUFF: Upholding Telephone Harassment Ordinance under First Amendment

Date: Feb 3, 1989

SEATTLE v. HUFF: Upholding Telephone Harassment Ordinance under First Amendment Introduction The case of The City of Seattle v. Dale B. Huff (111 Wn. 2d 923, 1989) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Redefining Handicap: Supreme Court of Washington Affirms Employer's Right in Discrimination Claims Involving Alcoholism

Date: Jan 20, 1989

Redefining Handicap: Supreme Court of Washington Affirms Employer's Right in Discrimination Claims Involving Alcoholism Introduction The case of Bryce A. Phillips v. The City of Seattle addresses...

Reaffirming Miranda and Sixth Amendment Protections: STATE v. SARGENT

Date: Oct 28, 1988

Reaffirming Miranda and Sixth Amendment Protections: STATE v. SARGENT Introduction State of Washington v. Joseph Sherman Sargent is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1988....

Transcontinental v. WPUDUS: Resolving Ambiguities in Insurance Policies for Public Utility Liability

Date: Aug 19, 1988

Transcontinental v. WPUDUS: Resolving Ambiguities in Insurance Policies for Public Utility Liability 1. Introduction The case of Transcontinental Insurance Company, et al. v. Washington Public...

No Duty of Care Under Public Duty Doctrine in Building Code Enforcement

Date: Jul 16, 1988

No Duty of Care Under Public Duty Doctrine in Building Code Enforcement Introduction The case of Harry Taylor, et al. v. Stevens County, et al. (111 Wn. 2d 159) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...