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Pickett v. Bebchick
Choice of law improper basis to deny class certification when claimants' suit is based on contract that provides Washington law controls.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Lakeview Boulevard v. Apartment Sales Corp.
The six-year construction statute of repose bars claims brought by condominium association against construction contractors.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Miller v. Jacoby
Summary judgment is properly granted in favor of physicians when plaintiff-patient fails to provide any expert testimony proving physicians' negligence.
Torts Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Swenson
Though victim's father was source of information for police, father's private investigation of son's murder didn't constitute government search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Henningsen v. Worldcom Inc.
Corporation is liable for actions of employee who used his authority to sexually harass subordinate worker.
Employment Law Apr. 22, 2001
In re Gordon
Commitment as sexually violent predator appropriate despite individual's ineligibility for confinement under different mental health law.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Logan
Accused's right to speedy trial is violated where 'revocation of release' provisions are inapplicable and do not extend speedy trial period.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
In re M.G.
Restriction upon at-risk youth's right of movement is improper where record lacks evidence connecting any risk to restricted geographical locations.
Juveniles Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Reed
State agency may seek restitution from criminal defendant outside of 180 day time limit.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Darden
Trial court properly sustains State's objection to defense's further questioning of police officer about observation point during drug bust.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Le
Identification of defendant that is not sufficiently 'attentuated' from illegal arrest is inadmissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Montgomery
Defendant properly sentenced, prior to sentencing amendments, under lower sentencing range is not eligible for Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Jerald A. Bickford v. City of Seattle
Retired policeman may pursue wrongful termination claim against city despite failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
Employment Law Apr. 22, 2001
Kaplan v. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Summary judgment is improper when factual issues exist about whether insured seeking benefits made claims as soon as reasonably possible.
Insurance Apr. 20, 2001
Estate of Fleming
Where mother relinquishes all maternal rights to her infant son, mother is not the son's instestate heir.
Probate and Trusts Apr. 20, 2001
Plum Creek Timber Co. v. Washington State Forest Practices Appeals Board
Evidence supports Forest Practices Appeals Board's conclusion that proposed road project will not have significant adverse impact upon local recreation and aesthetics.
Environmental Law Apr. 20, 2001
N.S., a Minor
Where lesser included offense is time-barred, defendant can't be charged with greater crime and then convicted of lesser crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
Charles Raymond Southerland v. Granite State Insurance Co.
Order
Civil Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
Gisbrecht v. Apfel
Order
Apr. 20, 2001
Pfenninger v. Exempla, Inc.
Doctor not required to exhaust administrative remedies under anti-competitive conduct statute before filing claim for defamation in district court.
Torts Apr. 20, 2001
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Eagle River Water
Water district not responsible for damage to home where contract provided it was only responsible for water meter.
Contracts Apr. 20, 2001
Mauldin v. Panella
Appointment of new architectural control committee invalid where not done within time frame established by covenants.
Real Property Apr. 20, 2001
People v. Roca
Defendant not entitled to hearing on motion for appeal bond pending review of postconviction motion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
Marvin Outlaw v. People
Police lacked reasonable suspicion to conduct valid investigatory stop of individual who was merely standing on public sidewalk with others.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
State v. Tetreault
State must request extension of 180-day period to hold restitution hearing before time period lapses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
People v. Mossman
Defendant charged with violation of custody order entitled to assert affirmative defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
In re Brock
Plan providing less restrictive alternative to total commitment does not meet definition of 'treatment in less restrictive setting' under sexually violent predators statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
City of Richmond v. Burkhart
Caller is subject to penalty for telephone harassment, even where intent to intimidate is not formed until after call is placed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
People v. Pigford
Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity required to justify investigatory stop by police.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
deBoer v. Ute Water Conservancy District
Governmental immunity not waived for operator of water meter pit located on private property.
Torts Apr. 20, 2001