Washington Employer Immunity and Motion to Dismiss
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision addresses major questions involving employer immunity, workplace exposure claims, and dismissal motions under Washington civil procedure rules. In Bauer...
Washington Summary Judgment in Family Law Tort Claims
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision demonstrates how Washington courts analyze summary judgment motions in emotionally charged family law disputes involving tort claims, allegations...
Washington Summary Judgment Case Reinstated on Appeal
Washington courts frequently decide whether a lawsuit should be dismissed before trial through summary judgment motions. A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision shows how...
Washington E-Bike Law Changes: Understanding the New E-Bike vs. E-Motorcycle Rules
As electric bicycles and electric motorcycles become increasingly popular across Washington State, lawmakers have taken steps to clarify how these vehicles are classified and regulated....
Westbound I-90 Reopens After Semi-Truck Fire Near Cle Elum
Westbound I-90 Reopens After I-90 Semi-Truck Fire Near Cle Elum Drivers traveling across central Washington experienced major delays after an I-90 semi-truck fire forced the closure of...
Washington Indemnity Summary Judgment Case
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision demonstrates how difficult it can be to defeat summary judgment when the plain language of a contract does...
Washington 12(b)(6) Dismissal Upheld in Vaccine Lawsuit
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision highlights how difficult it can be to overcome a CR 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss when federal immunity statutes...
Asbestos Statute Repose: Washington Case Explained
Asbestos Statute Repose Rules in Washington The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc. addresses an important issue in asbestos litigation: when does Washington’s...
Foster Care Records in Washington Abuse Lawsuits
Foster Care Records and Washington Abuse Claims Foster care records can be critical evidence when a former foster child sues the State of Washington for...
Grant County Jail Negligence Claim: What This Case Means for Personal Injury Law in Washington
Grant County Jail Negligence Claim Overview A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision has significant implications for personal injury and wrongful death cases involving incarcerated...