Case law

Styrk v. Cornerstone Investments, Inc.

61 Wash. App. 463 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 29, 1991

There are two reasons the verdicts here do not qualify as liquidated sums. … Closing real estate transactions and acting as an escrow agent for a fee are clearly commercial services which would not be immune from the application of the Consumer Protection Act, even if performed by a lawyer.

Smith v. Jackson

106 Wash. 2d 298 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 26, 1986

Analysis The right of contribution has been established in the state of Washington by statute. … The second proposition on which the trial judge relied is clearly incorrect.

Rainier Nat. Park Co. v. Martin

18 F. Supp. 481 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Mar 4, 1937

Plaintiff’s chief contention is that it is an instrumentality of, the United States and immune from taxation. The principle of immunity is shown by the following quotation from Indian Motocycle Co. v. U. … Further it is qualified to do business in the state, and as such could take advantage of the protection afforded.

Hawkins

District Court, W.D. Washington · Feb 2, 2026

immunity. … The 1 doctrine of qualified immunity protects government officials “from liability for civil damages 2 insofar as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of 3 which a

Van Hoven v. PRE-EMPLOYEE. COM, INC.

234 P.3d 1183 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jul 13, 2010

CR 56(c). ¶ 14 In order to prove a claim for defamation, four elements must be established: (1) falsity, (2) an unprivileged communication, (3) fault, and (4) damages. Mark v. … Van Hoven fails to establish damages. ¶ 17 Mr. Van Hoven also asserts that Ms. Wavra had an incentive to slant the evidence in Pre-Employee's favor because CWH had agreed to indemnify Pre-Employee.

Paul Michel, Et Ano, V. City Of Seattle

498 P.3d 522 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 8, 2021

Specifically, they argue an adverse possessor has actual and exclusive possession of a disputed property only when they have actual, physical possession,14 and the City “never established exclusive possession of the portions … The liberal construction required of RCW 7.28.090 reveals the legislature’s intent to broadly shield qualifying land from any form of adverse possession.

Ethan Boudreaux v. Weyerhaeuser Company

Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 26, 2019

App. 414, 422, 363 P.3d 6 (2015) (“[Bjecause the legislature intended to immunize employers from civil suits for workplace injuries, the IIA established a general prohibition on all civil suits for damages arising out … Instead, it “ruled that the Deeters had failed to establish a prima facie case of an intentional tort by Safeway.” Deeter, 50 Wn. App. at 72.

Cree v. Waterbury

873 F. Supp. 404 · District Court, E.D. Washington · Nov 29, 1994

On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed this court’s ruling on qualified immunity. (Ct.Rec. 80). … The Circuit held that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity since the treaty right claimed was not clearly established at the time they issued the citations.

Stenger v. State

104 Wash. App. 393 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 19, 2001

But Babcock discussed only the State’s immunity from liability in such cases, ultimately finding that caseworkers are not absolutely immune from such suits, reversing the trial court’s grant of summary judgment on that basis … Thus, Babcock is not relevant to the question of the State’s duty in this case although it does stand for the proposition that caseworkers have qualified immunity for foster care placement decisions and the State has no immunity

Keller v. City of Spokane

44 P.3d 845 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 25, 2002

The pattern jury instruction accurately and clearly defines the scope of a municipality's duty to maintain its roads. … The Legislature similarly waived sovereign immunity for the state in 1961.

Zawacky v. County of Clark

District Court, W.D. Washington · Jun 21, 2024

immunity to Defendant Sean Boyle (Dkt. … In determining 5 whether an appeal is frivolous, courts consider that “a defendant, entitled to invoke a qualified 6 immunity defense, may not appeal a district court’s summary judgment order insofar as that order

Griffin v. Department of Social & Health Services

91 Wash. 2d 616 · Washington Supreme Court · Feb 15, 1979

The foregoing statutory sections clearly establish that from the time Johnny was placed at Rainier until his tenure at the UPS home was terminated, his parents could not have been billed directly for the cost of his care. … the privileges and immunities clause.

Lauritzen v. Lauritzen

74 Wash. App. 432 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 2, 1994

A driver of a car clearly is not in control of the surrounding streets and highways or the conduct of other persons using those streets or highways. … The Pinkins court established a balance of interests to determine if a special relationship exists.

Gaspar v. Peshastin Hi-Up Growers

131 Wash. App. 630 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Feb 14, 2006

Gaspar had failed to establish a clearly mandated public policy for helping law enforcement. As a result, he failed to support a claim of wrongful termination in violation of such a public policy. Mr. … Gaspar established the clarity element of his claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy: the existence of a clearly mandated public policy for assisting a police investigation.

Howe v. Douglas County

7 P.3d 883 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 12, 2000

RCW 58.17.165 permits a municipality to require a waiver of damages "occasioned to the adjacent land by the established construction, drainage and maintenance of said road. " (Emphasis added.) … Unlike the waiver obligation in Employco, it is not a blanket statute immunizing Douglas County of any liability. The Howes next argue that the waiver runs contrary to the abolition of governmental immunity.

Howe v. Douglas County

102 Wash. App. 559 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 12, 2000

RCW 58.17.165 permits a municipality to require a waiver of damages “occasioned to the adjacent land by the established construction, drainage and maintenance of said road.” (Emphasis added.) … Unlike the waiver obligation in Employco, it is not a blanket statute immunizing Douglas County of any liability. The Howes next argue that the waiver runs contrary to the abolition of governmental immunity.

Earls v. Steutzel

32 Va. Cir. 361 · Washington County Circuit Court · Feb 10, 1994

Green’s deposition clearly establishes that he is unfamiliar with the standard of care applicable to either of these disciplines. … In a medical malpractice case, in addition to establishing negligence, proximate cause and damages, the plaintiff must establish the appropriate standard of care for the specialty involved.

Noble v. Douglas

274 F. 672 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Apr 15, 1921

There is no requirement even that the. board shall find the applicant competent and qualified in all or any subjects related to his profession, and, for that matter, no requirement that they shall find, him qualified as to … Such cases do not deal with constitutional rights so clearly ascertainable as those drawn in question in this case.” 193 Pac. at page 819 . (The italics are those of this court.)

State v. Valladares

31 Wash. App. 63 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 15, 1982

Additionally, Campbell was not offered immunity from prosecution. … We note, further, that even where an informal understanding exists that immunity will be granted, such "immunity" is often contingent on supplying truthful information to the authorities.

Nilsen v. University of Washington

District Court, W.D. Washington · Nov 8, 2024

Carvalho, 104 F.4th 715 (9th Cir. 16 2024)—was decided after the actions at issue in this case and it does not evidence clearly- 17 established law that the Policy violated clearly-established law. … Having failed to identify any clearly-established law, Plaintiffs 22 have failed to meet their burden.