| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26642-3
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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 | |
|
71238-7
|
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 | |
|
70344-2
|
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 | |
|
70279-9
|
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 | |
|
71329-4
|
State v. Barnes
Conviction affirmed despite failure of prosecutor to file amended complaint with additional charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
70735-9
|
State v. Rodgers
Insufficient evidence supported defendant's conviction for drive-by shooting. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
19231-8
|
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 | |
|
19417-5
|
State v. Mora
Defendants committed theft when depleting relative's bank account. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
20219-4
|
Rayner v. Neff
Attorney is not liable for filing lis pendens on behalf of client. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48017-1
|
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 | |
|
20144-9
|
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 | |
|
47436-7
|
Robin Miller Construction Inc. v. Coltran
Construction company may execute lien on property under amended homestead law. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48487-7
|
Bolser v. Clark
Real estate appraiser is liable to third party for negligently preparing report. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
26256-8
|
Hecker v. Cortinas
Sufficient evidence supported issuance of domestic violence protection order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
26831-1
|
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 | |
|
26792-6
|
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 | |
|
20213-5
|
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 | |
|
26473-1
|
Chumbley v. Beckmann
Stock options received during marriage are community property. |
Family Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
71240-9
|
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 | |
|
69788-4
|
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 | |
|
19713-1
|
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 | |
|
48138-0
|
State v. J.P.
Restitution for juvenile counseling is not limited to sex offenses. |
Juveniles |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
46708-5
|
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 | |
|
26168-5
|
State v. Jennings
Robbery conviction is reversed because of erroneous jury instruction regarding display of weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48347-1
|
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 | |
|
01-0321
|
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 | |
|
01-0045
|
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 | |
|
01-0631
|
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 | |
|
2001-0103
|
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 | |
|
70360-4
|
In re Peterson
State has burden to establish probable cause to detain prisoner as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 |