| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-6208
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Watts v. City of Norman
Termination of fire captain for striking subordinate was not pretext for racial discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 7, 2002 | |
|
97-35191
|
Baker v. Hazelwood (Exxon Valdez)
Five billion dollar punitive damage award stemming from Exxon Valdez oil spill is too high. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 2002 | |
|
00SC108
|
Regional Transportation District v. Outdoor Systems
Regional Transportation District didn't violate its assurances to federal government that it would comply with land acquisition laws. |
Real Property |
|
Jan. 7, 2002 | |
|
00SC416
|
People v. Coleby
Culpable mental state required for crime of violating restraining order is 'knowingly.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 2002 | |
|
S101425
|
Dustin v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | ||
|
S102527
|
People v. Superior Court (Ghilotti)
Order |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | ||
|
S076868
|
Haas v. County of San Bernardino
Order |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | ||
|
46715-8
|
Blinka v. Washington State Bar Association
Employee terminated after providing negative deposition testimony regarding employer failed to establish retaliatory discharge and wrongful termination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
48529-6
|
McCauley v. Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Policyholder injured in accidental shooting is entitled to coverage under uninsured motorist provision. |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
70669-7
|
State v. Borg
Defendant given exceptional sentence for six counts of unlawful possession of firearm is entitled to resentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
47938-5
|
Hall v. State Farm Fire & Casualty
Injury caused by accidental shooting is not covered by policy that excludes damages for 'willful, malicious' acts. |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
70637-9
|
State v. Chapple
Defendant who spoke out several times during trial was properly removed from courtroom. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
68116-3
|
In re Brooks
Defendant committed as sexually violent predator was entitled to consideration of less restrictive alternatives to total confinement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
48148-7
|
Nakatani v. State
Defendant is not entitled to possess firearm following conviction for robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
01-42
|
In re Duncan
Opinion |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | ||
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01-0245
|
Fisher v. Honorable Roger Kaufman (In re State)
Defendant convicted of sexual conduct with minor must register as sex offender for lifetime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2002 | |
|
S082079
|
People v. Bowden
Order |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
|
B142294
|
Garcetti v. Superior Court (Washington)
Testimony of third psychologist allowed at probable cause hearing when previous psychologist's evaluation does not meet standardized guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
S079786
|
People v. Cuccaro
Order |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
|
S077185
|
People v. Wright
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
B121439
|
People v. Gour
Assault with deadly weapon jury instruction, requiring jury find act likely to cause injury was willfully committed, satisfies mental state requirements for crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
S079531
|
People v. Gour
Order |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
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S080242
|
People v. Ridley
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
S082972
|
People v. Simonton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
H021112
|
People v. Duran
Trial court erred in instructing jury on conspiracy enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
99-17539
|
U.S. v. Horizon West Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
|
00-30145
|
U.S. v. Elias
Amended opinion |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
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00-350
|
Spencer v. Conway
Opinion |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | ||
|
A092653
|
Ferguson v. Friendfinders Inc.
State law regulating unsolicited e-mail advertisements does not violate U.S. Constitution. |
Business Law |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 | |
|
27263-6
|
Failes v. Lichten
Plaintiffs are entitled to attorney fees based on clause in real estate purchase agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2002 |
