Workers' Compensation Enhanced: Aggravation of Preexisting Conditions Recognized as Occupational Disease Introduction In KENNETH E. DENNIS, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES,...
Affirming Collateral Estoppel: Binding Administrative Findings in Federal Civil Rights Actions Introduction The case of Joe A. Shoemaker v. The City of Bremerton [109 Wn.2d 504] serves as a pivotal...
Rape Trauma Syndrome Admissibility: Washington Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Michael Earl Black (109 Wn. 2d 336, 1987), the Supreme...
Lockwood v. Raymark Industries: Establishing Continuing Duty to Warn in Asbestos Product Liability Cases Introduction In Lockwood v. Raymark Industries, Inc., 109 Wn. 2d 235 (1987), the Supreme Court...
Deficient Counsel and Voluntary Intoxication: Insights from The State of Washington v. Kerry S. Thomas Introduction The State of Washington v. Kerry S. Thomas is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Washington Supreme Court Refines "Same Criminal Conduct" Standard Under Sentencing Reform Act Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. James T. Dunaway, along with related...
Expansion of 'Seller' Liability under Washington Securities Act in Haberman v. WPPSS Introduction The case of Haberman et al., Appellants, v. Washington Public Power Supply System et al. (109 Wn. 2d...
State v. Schaaf et al. (1987): Upholding the Absence of Jury Trials in Juvenile Justice Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Timothy Leland Schaaf et al. (No....
Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction in Civil RICO Actions: Insights from Rice v. Janovich Introduction Rice v. Janovich and Auty v. Ballard are consolidated cases adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
STATE v. RUPE: Affirmation of Death Penalty Sentencing Standards Introduction State of Washington v. Mitchell E. Rupe is a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Washington on September...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Municipal Utility Authority and Gift Prohibition in Conservation Programs Introduction In the landmark case The City of Tacoma v. The Taxpayers of...
Comprehensive Commentary on Blair v. Washington State University: Ensuring Comprehensive Sex Equity in Collegiate Athletics Introduction Blair v. Washington State University, decided on August 6,...
Jury Unanimity on Alternate Methods Not Required for First Degree Rape Convictions: Analysis of STATE v. WHITNEY Introduction The landmark case, State of Washington v. Alfred William Whitney,...
STATE v. BEBB: Upholding Trial Court Authority on Competency Examinations and Pro Se Representation Introduction In The State of Washington v. Robert Ray Bebb, 108 Wn. 2d 515 (1987), the Supreme...
Affirmation of Exceptional Sentencing Based on Lack of Criminal Predisposition and Cooperation with Authorities Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Gary Tyrone Nelson (108 Wn. 2d 491)...
Enhancing Sentencing Discretion: STATE v. FISHER and the Consideration of Victim Vulnerability Introduction State of Washington v. Richard Elston Fisher (108 Wn. 2d 419) is a landmark case decided by...
Restricting Collateral Estoppel in Paternity Actions: Enhancing Child-Centric Determinations – McDaniels v. Carlson Introduction Shawn McDaniels v. Gary Carlson (108 Wn. 2d 299), adjudicated by the...
Establishing Duty of Care in Public Duty Doctrine: Bailey v. Town of Forks Introduction Bailey v. Town of Forks, 108 Wn. 2d 262 (1987), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that...
Conditional Privilege in Defamation Cases Involving Recall Petitions Introduction The case of Don Herron, et al. v. The Tribune Publishing Company, Inc., et al. (108 Wn. 2d 162), adjudicated by the...
Procedural Due Process in Judicial Discipline: The Mark S. Deming Case Introduction In May 1987, the Supreme Court of Washington, en banc, issued a landmark judgment in the disciplinary proceeding...