| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-35838
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Alfrey v. United States
Wife of decedent may pursue claim that government negligently failed to perform 'Central Inmate Monitoring' evaluation. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
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01-6342
|
Gaither v. Saffle
Order |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
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01-5027
|
U.S. v. Wilson
Order |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
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01-6200
|
O'Neal v. Barnhart
Order |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
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01-6327
|
U.S. v. Torres
Order |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
|
98CA2518
|
People v. Martinez
Evidence of prior sexual assaults is admissible to establish pattern or scheme to commit subsequent assault. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
99CA0544
|
People v. Duke
Defendant terminated from community corrections is not entitled to counsel at resentencing proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA0057
|
People v. Ochoa-Magana
Trial court is not required to advise non-English speaking defendant that he can use official interpreter to communicate with his attorney. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA0642
|
Barnett v. Denver Publishing Co.
Substantial truth of statement in newspaper article was defense to defamation claim. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA1346
|
Duncan v. National Home Insurance Co.
Trial court may not add prejudgment interest to arbitration award where interest not sought during arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00-952
|
WI Dept. of Health & Family v. Blumer
Order |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
|
99CA0628
|
People v. Seaney
Criminal defendant must receive adequate notice of mandatory period of parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
99CA1634
|
Jones v. Ford
Termination of mechanic for failure to sell unnecessary services constituted wrongful discharge. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA0058
|
CAMAS Colorado, Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners
Colorado governmental immunity act does not protect governmental entities from contract-based claims. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-0053
|
In re Ryan A.
Juvenile can commit intimidation even if intended victim did not feel threatened. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00-1107
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Cities and districts for which county officers assess property and collect taxes qualify as participating revenue districts for 'Teeter' alternative tax distribution method. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-803
|
Opinion of Lockyer
State agency may not declare school construction funds are unavailable as long as it continues to apportion funds. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
70829-1
|
Atu Legislative Council of Washington v. State of Washington
State has duty to collect special excise tax even though related motor vehicle tax was repealed. |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-0013
|
Romley v. Arpaio
County Board of Supervisors did not delegate to County Sheriff authority to retain independent legal counsel. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-0001
|
McDonald v. Thomas
Letter that lacked governor's signature and attestation failed to deny prisoner's request for commutation of sentence. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
99-17087
|
B.K.B. v. Maui Police Dept.
Amended opinion |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
|
01-1162
|
Calvert v. Roadway Express, Inc.
Order |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
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01-5042
|
Jenkins v. Evergreen National Indemnity Co.
Order |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | ||
|
70700-6
|
State v. Everybodytalksabout
Defendant is entitled to new trial because character evidence was admitted improperly at first trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
70294-2
|
Rios v. Washington Dept. of Labor and Industries
State labor department was required to institute rule mandating blood testing of agricultural pesticide handlers. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
26377-7
|
M.W. v. DSHS
Minor may sue agency for negligently examining her for sexual abuse. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
47877-0
|
Rideau v. Cort Furniture Rental
Furniture company that contracted temporary workers may be liable for worker's injuries. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
70268-3
|
Barstad v. Pacific Northwest Title Insurance Co. Inc.
Title insurance company has no duty to disclose title defects before issuing preliminary commitments. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
71231-0
|
Bratton v. Welp
Plaintiff may sue county for failing to dispatch police after promising to provide assistance. |
Government |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
19647-0
|
Erwin v. Roundup Corp.
Employee is entitled to new trial on disability claim because jury was incorrectly instructed on reasonable accommodation. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 20, 2002 |