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City of Pasco v. Dept. of Retirement Systems
Department of Retirement Systems was authorized to transfer retirement benefits retroactively to correct classification error.
Employment Law May 7, 2002
Wagg v. Estate of Dunham
Timely personal injury suit to be satisfied by insurance proceeds is not subject to time limits for filing claim against estate.
Probate and Trusts May 7, 2002
International Association of Fire Fighters v. City of Everett
Labor union that successfully recovers wages for members during arbitration is entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology v. Campbell
Residential developer that seeks to withdraw more than 5000 gallons of groundwater per day is not exempt from permit requirement.
Administrative Agencies May 7, 2002
State v. Barnes
Conviction affirmed despite failure of prosecutor to file amended complaint with additional charge.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Rodgers
Insufficient evidence supported defendant's conviction for drive-by shooting.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
City of College Place v. Staudenmaier
Police had probable cause to arrest defendant who appeared to have been drinking and failed physical tests.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Mora
Defendants committed theft when depleting relative's bank account.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Rayner v. Neff
Attorney is not liable for filing lis pendens on behalf of client.
Real Property May 7, 2002
State v. Gillenwater
Defendants were not entitled to deferred prosecution when they had already received it in past.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Pacheco v. Ames
Dentist who operated on wrong side of mouth based on ambiguous x-ray is entitled to new civil trial.
Torts May 7, 2002
Robin Miller Construction Inc. v. Coltran
Construction company may execute lien on property under amended homestead law.
Real Property May 7, 2002
Bolser v. Clark
Real estate appraiser is liable to third party for negligently preparing report.
Real Property May 7, 2002
Hecker v. Cortinas
Sufficient evidence supported issuance of domestic violence protection order.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Rose
In-custody defendant waived right to object to failure to bring him to trial within 60 days of arraignment.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Comaroto v. Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office
Suicide note of victim of child molestation is exempt from disclosure under Public Disclosure Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Kindsvogel
Defendant's right to speedy trial was violated when he was charged with drug offense several months after police discovered drugs.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Chumbley v. Beckmann
Stock options received during marriage are community property.
Family Law May 7, 2002
Stansfield v. Douglas County
Despite delay of more than two years, plaintiff may amend pleading to assert new claims based on same conduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Bryant
Informal immunity agreement entered into by prosecutor is not binding on neighboring prosecutor, but fundamental fairness requires dismissal.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Grendahl
Criminal defendant accused of robbery is entitled to new trial because of erroneous jury instruction.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. J.P.
Restitution for juvenile counseling is not limited to sex offenses.
Juveniles May 7, 2002
Montlake Community Club v. Central Puget Sound Growth
Because subarea plan used same method as general city plan, review of subplan was properly denied.
Real Property May 7, 2002
State v. Jennings
Robbery conviction is reversed because of erroneous jury instruction regarding display of weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Ricketts v. Washington State Board of Accountancy
Accountant satisfied procedural requirements entitling her to judicial review of administrative board's disciplinary ruling.
Administrative Agencies May 7, 2002
Shannon v. Computer Associates International Inc.
Employee is not entitled to back pay under Warn Act because termination of his employment was result of his voluntary departure.
Employment Law May 7, 2002
State v. Gibson
Use of inherent tendency test is not appropriate to determine whether third-party culpability evidence is admissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Hylton
Under Proposition 200, defendant who violated probation may be reinstated to probation but must receive additional terms.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Korovkin
Conviction for leaving scene of accident is affirmed despite defendant's claims of prosecutorial misconduct, insufficient evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
In re Peterson
State has burden to establish probable cause to detain prisoner as sexually violent predator.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002