Case law

Faust v. Inslee

District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 21, 2021

immunity for the claims against them in their 6 personal capacity. … The Court will therefore not address Defendants’ 5 alternative arguments that Faust lacks standing to bring her claims or that Defendants are 6 entitled to qualified immunity. See Dkt. 81 at 8–11.

Crawford v. Milner

District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 29, 2025

To prevail on this claim a 7 “plaintiff must establish that the defendant had a discriminatory intent or motive.” Id. (internal 8 citations omitted). … First, Plaintiff fails to show she was qualified for the unit. Plaintiff herself 21 concedes “Income Verification past and current” was required. (Dkt. No. 3.)

Jama v. King County Judges

District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 20, 2021

To the extent plaintiff is asserting claims against judicial officers directly, “[i]t has long 2 been established that judges are absolutely immune … 20 For all of the foregoing reasons, the Court declines to issue a summons in this matter. 21 Plaintiff is hereby ORDERED to file on or before October 26, 2021, an amended complaint 22 which clearly

Bowhead Operations & Maintenance Solutions LLC v. Endurance American Insurance Co

District Court, W.D. Washington · May 16, 2023

The work product doctrine provides qualified immunity to material 1 prepared “in anticipation of litigation” by a party or its representative. Fed. R. Civ. P. 2 26(b)(3)(A); Hickman v. … The party asserting immunity under the work product doctrine bears the 6 burden of showing that the withheld information was prepared in anticipation of litigation. Id. at 7 549.

Westcott v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

862 F. Supp. 2d 1111 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Apr 20, 2012

Indeed, the fixed annual interest rate of 6.875% that is set forth clearly on the first page of the Initial Interest Note is not unusual, let alone shocking to the conscience. … The Note itself, while dense, is written clearly and is hardly more than two pages long.

Silver Valley Partners, LLC v. De Motte

400 F. Supp. 2d 1262 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Nov 28, 2005

The Due Process Clause protects an individual’s liberty interest in not being subject to the binding judgments of a forum with which he has established no meaningful “contacts, ties, or relations.” … Clearly, Idaho qualifies as a proper venue for this proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391 (a)(1).

Morgan v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co.

274 F. Supp. 3d 1176 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Apr 5, 2017

However, Hartford argues that the IGF-1 Z score is insufficient to establish a “causal link between objective medical findings ... and ‘Disability.’ ” Id. at 3. … Specifically, he stated that, despite, the lack of physical limitations, “[Morgan] clearly has fatigue and ...

Holmes v. King County Sheriff

District Court, W.D. Washington · Oct 19, 2021

To the extent plaintiff is asserting claims against judicial officers, “[i]t has long been 19 20 established that judges are absolutely immune from … Plaintiff is hereby 15 ORDERED to file on or before November 10, 2021, an amended complaint which clearly and 16 concisely identifies the acts

Speidel

District Court, W.D. Washington · Oct 21, 2025

Speidel does not qualify for appointment of counsel under 28 U.S.C. § 16 1915(e)(1) because he paid his filing fee and is therefore not proceeding in forma 17 pauperis. … Nevertheless, “[i]t is well 12 established that state judges are entitled to absolute immunity for their judicial acts.” 13 Swift v. California, 384 F.3d 1184, 1188 (9th Cir. 2004) (citing Pierson v.

Silver Fern Chemical Inc v. Lyons

District Court, W.D. Washington · Nov 16, 2023

Except as otherwise provided in this 2 agreement, or as otherwise stipulated or ordered, disclosure or discovery material that qualifies 3 for protection under this agreement must be clearly so designated before … If only a portion or portions of the material on a 8 page qualifies for protection, the producing Party also must clearly identify the protected 9 portion(s) (e.g., by making appropriate markings in the margins).

Tavon Williams v. City of Tacoma et al

District Court, W.D. Washington · Dec 2, 2025

Plaintiff filed objections to the 22 recommendations that: (1) Officer Phan is entitled to qualified immunity on the § 1983 claims 23 under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments; (2) the public duty doctrine bars a negligence … Accordingly, the Court concurs that Officer 9 Phan is entitled to qualified immunity on Plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment excessive force claim. 10 Plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment claim is DISMISSED.

United States v. Gordon Kiyoshi Hirabayashi

46 F. Supp. 657 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 15, 1942

It clearly appears that they are not only reasonable but vitally necessary. The value to this country of such war measures seems most apparent. … Article 4, Section 2, Clause 1 reads as follows: “The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.”

United States v. Washington State Department of Transportation

716 F. Supp. 2d 1009 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Jun 7, 2010

“[AJn entity may qualify as an arranger under § 9607(a)(3) when it takes intentional steps to dispose of a hazardous substance.” Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. … The U.S. responds by arguing that WSDOT has the burden of proof in establishing the affirmative defense that its releases were federally permitted and that the mere existence of a permit does not immunize WSDOT from liability

Engley Diversified, Inc. v. City of Port Orchard

178 F. Supp. 3d 1063 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Apr 1, 2016

The Hearing Examiner concluded that the City’s interpretation of its code was not clearly erroneous and that Engley’s constitutional arguments “need not be addressed.” Id. … A section 1983 plaintiff may establish municipal liability in one of three ways.

Washington Mutual Savings Bank v. Federal Deposit Insurance

347 F. Supp. 790 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Jul 21, 1972

We are not establishing new standards which depart from well developed antitrust standards. … Clearly, this is not the kind of question which is susceptible of a ready and precise answer in most cases.

Friedmann v. Franklin Pierce Public Schools

District Court, W.D. Washington · Jan 18, 2023

The party asserting jurisdiction has the burden of establishing it. See United States v. 9 Orr Water Ditch Co., 600 F.3d 1152, 1157 (9th Cir. 2010). 10 Mr. … For that reason, any amended complaint must clearly identify the 2 defendant(s), the claim(s) asserted, the specific facts that Mr. Friedmann believes support each 3 claim, and the specific relief requested.

Klemens v. Air Line Pilots Ass'n, International

500 F. Supp. 735 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Oct 31, 1980

. § 402 (o), they do not qualify as “members” under the LMRDA. By its terms, the second proviso applies to “any such action”, which refers back to suits by union members against their unions. … The granting of motions to strike is not generally favored, because it is difficult to establish that a defense is clearly insufficient.

Uminski v. Clark County Sheriff's Office

District Court, W.D. Washington · Oct 1, 2025

a mandatory and sua sponte review and dismissal by the Court to the extent it is 17 frivolous, malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary 18 relief from a defendant who is immune … To establish a prima facie case of age discrimination 13 under the ADEA, Plaintiff must show that he was: “(1) at least forty years old, (2) performing his 14 job satisfactorily, (3) discharged, and (4) either replaced

Turay v. Seling

108 F. Supp. 2d 1148 · District Court, W.D. Washington · May 5, 2000

RCW ch. 71.09, the Washington law establishing the SCC, is a civil commitment statute. … Defendants must move decisively, and with adequate funding, to establish LRAs for qualified residents.

Snell v. State of Washington

District Court, W.D. Washington · Apr 19, 2023

10 established’ to preclude qualified immunity under Harlow and its progeny.” … immunity since 13 Plaintiff has provided no caselaw “clearly establishing” that her lawsuits involved issues of 14 public concern.