Case law

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 ...

Hudnall v. City of Pasco

District Court, E.D. Washington · Apr 4, 2024

immunity on Plaintiff’s claim for the deprivation a right to an education. 10 ECF No. 7 at 2. … claim against the School 5 Defendants under Section 1983. 6 Plaintiff’s response brief appears to accept these deficiencies and pivots to 7 argue that his complaint “clearly

In Re Custody of Afj

251 P.3d 276 · Court of Appeals of Washington · May 16, 2011

foster parents from qualifying as de facto parents. … One social worker noted that A.F.J. had "clearly developed a primary attachment to [Franklin] as his parent."

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

Ballard Square Condominium Owners Ass'n v. Dynasty Construction Co.

158 Wash. 2d 603 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 9, 2006

. ¶23 The general rule, that as to preexisting actions a new limitations period runs from the date of its enactment, has an important qualifier. … However, again there is qualifier. ¶26 In 1000 Virginia Limited Partnership v. Vertecs Corp., 158 Wn.2d 566 , 146 P.3d 423 (2006) (consolidated with Lombardi v.

Danny v. Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.

193 P.3d 128 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 3, 2008

We find a public policy of preventing domestic violence most clearly established in the State's legislative enactments. … Like in Gardner, those actions entailed leaving work for a period of time in an effort to further a clearly established public policy.

Quon v. Furuya Co.

81 Wash. 526 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 17, 1914

This is the established rule in this state. Iverson v. McDonnell, 36 Wash. 73 , 78 Pac. 202 ; Lowsit v. Seattle Lumber Co., 38 Wash. 290 , 80 Pac. 431 ; Stratton v. … In pursuing this course, the appellant was acting entirely within its rights, but it thereby waived the immunity from inquiry as to its liability insur *532 anee.

Fast v. Kennewick Public Hospital District

187 Wash. 2d 27 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 17, 2016

Schroff scheduled a glucose challenge test four days later, on August 29, 2008, Jamie’s first blood sugar test since establishing care with Dr. Smith. … App. at 347 . “ ‘A grant of immunity from liability clearly implies that civil liability can exist in the first place.’ ” Beggs v.

Diane Perillo And Ted Perillo v. Island County

Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 30, 2020

ICPH told him the property had an established history of “drug activity” but no record of drug “manufacturing.” … The Perillos are innocent purchasers of a contaminated property and clearly within the class of people that chapter 64.44 RCW protects.

Clifton Bell, V. Washington State Dept. Of Corrections

Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 24, 2026

The legislature has also “partially restored immunity for certain limited types of conduct, such as . . . a statute granting qualified immunity to municipal employees with responsibilities for electrical utilities.” … Discretionary immunity does not apply unless each element is “‘clearly and unequivocally’” met. Avellaneda, 167 Wn. App. at 480 (quoting Evangelical, 67 Wn.2d at 255).

Westland Publishing Co. v. Royal

36 Wash. 399 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 29, 1904

John’s Writing Tablets,” and “Why We Vote,” a text book on civics; that each of the defendants is a duly elected and qualified member of the board of directors of school district Uo. 1, of Thurston county, a municipal corporation … And it will be perceived that the proviso in that section, which seems clearly to imply that the directors in districts such as the one in question may establish, for such districts, a course of study not inconsistent with

State v. Booth

36 Wash. App. 66 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 10, 1983

Upon examining the bailiff's statements alone, we cannot say they qualify as innocuous or neutral. Rather, there is a strong likelihood the statements were influential and prejudiced the jury's verdict. … Clearly, the bailiff's statements constituted error. However, on appeal, such errors do not require reversal if they are harmless.

Schoening v. Grays Harbor Community Hospital

40 Wash. App. 331 · Court of Appeals of Washington · May 29, 1985

Under the cases cited, the hospital clearly has a duty to intervene in the treatment of its patients if there is obvious negligence. According to Dr. … Affidavits of qualified experts are sufficient to raise a factual issue as to whether the standard of care has been met. LeBeuf v. Atkins, 28 Wn.

Hesseltine v. McLaughlin

4 Wash. 570 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 11, 1892

It qualified these words by provisions which would be whollyuseless and unnecessary, if it were intended and should be held that the preceding provisions are simply directory. … to establish the relation.

BALL-FOSTER GLASS CONT. CO. v. Giovanelli

177 P.3d 692 · Washington Supreme Court · Feb 21, 2008

Giovanelli clearly qualifies under the first definition, as "one whose job requires travel from place to place or to a place away from a permanent residence or the employee's place of business." 2 MODERN WORKERS COMPENSATION … Gobain's furnace rebuilds clearly benefited St. Gobain and furthered its business. St.

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.

Linda Nestor, Apps/cross-resps V. State Of Washington, Resp/cross-app

Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 1, 2024

“In order for a decision to qualify as discretionary, the State must show that the decision was the outcome of a conscious balancing of risks and advantages. … Without a policy decision by a high-level executive, the State cannot establish an entitlement to discretionary immunity. The trial court erred by granting summary judgment on this ground.

In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Krogh

85 Wash. 2d 462 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 6, 1975

Finally, after the Watergate indictments were underway, his codirector Young had obtained immunity in exchange for his testimony, and others were engaging in plea bargaining, he came to realize that the term “national security … Nevertheless, the respondent’s attorney suggests that the findings of the hearing panel establish beyond dispute his fitness to continue in the practice of law.

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.

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).