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Washington Supreme Court upholds summary judgment for Gonzaga University in wrongful termination case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that summary judgment was properly awarded to Gonzaga University in a wrongful termination case. -
Washington Supreme Court upholds fine against cemetery that moved remains without notifying next of kin
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A cemetery operator has lost its appeal of a fine against it over disinterring cremains without notifying the next of kin. -
In Washington, armored car employees earn double damages for having to remain vigilant on breaks
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of the state of Washington found on Aug. 23 that a defendant armored car company is liable to its former employees for double exemplary damages plus pre-judgment interest for allegedly depriving their employees a meaningful meal period and for violating the Washington Minimum Wage Act (MWA). -
Port of Seattle not required to pay entire $40M verdict to worker injured during wreck of luggage vehicle
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington’s Supreme Court has decided the Port of Seattle is not liable for three-quarters of a $40 million verdict in favor of a worker seriously injured in a baggage cart wreck. -
Supreme Court returns Arlene's Flowers v. Washington State to state high court for review
OLYMPIA — The U. S. States Supreme Court has issued a grant, vacate and remand ruling in Arlene's Flowers Inc. v. Washington State, a case involving a Washington state flower shop that refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding, which sends the case back to Washington Supreme Court for review. -
Wash. SC rules statutory costs should be included in arbitration case; Dissent says no 'ordinary person' could understand the decision
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court answered whether statutory costs should be included when comparing awards according to the Mandatory Arbitration Rule. -
Couple at center of alleged PTSD attack denied damages over former defense attorneys’ alleged conflict
In Arden v. Forsberg & Umlauf P.S., the Washington State Supreme Court rejected the insureds’ attempt to collect damages for breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice from their former insurance defense counsel. -
Wash. SC rules man's injuries were occupational
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court has ruled against a company that challenged whether a former employee's lower back injuries were the result of his occupation. -
Wash. Supreme Court sides with Seattle in landmark ordinance case against UW
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The University of Washington must follow the city of Seattle’s landmark law, according to a ruling by the Washington state Supreme Court. -
Coach, school to face Wash. concussion law claims after player's death
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A Washington football coach must face claims from the family of a player who died after suffering head injuries, as a result of a July 6 ruling by the state Supreme Court. -
Advance Registered Nurse Practitioners can offer expert testimony in Wash. med-mal cases
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that medical malpractice litigants can offer the expert testimony of advanced registered nurse practitioners. -
Wash. state appeals court mostly affirms ruling in class action against armored vehicle company
However, in its March decision, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, reversed a trial court’s award of double damages for meal period violations and its award of prejudgment interest on rest break damages. -
Wash. Supreme Court allows for punitive damages in unseaworthiness case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court has reversed a trial court’s decision in the case of an American Seafoods worker who was injured on a company trawler and is now seeking punitive damages. -
Wash. SC: Cancer patient can be blamed for refusing follow-up appointment
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newline) – The Washington Supreme Court is allowing medical defendants sued over the amputation of a patient's leg to argue the patient bears some of the blame, too. -
Wash. SC: Medical device manufacturers have duty to warn hospitals, too
The court majority, in its Feb. 9 opinion, said hospitals need these warnings to credential the operating physicians and to provide optimal care for patients. -
Wash. SC applies consumer protection law to out-of-state plaintiffs
The Washington Supreme Court has issued a ruling that creates a wider scope for the application of the state's Consumer Protection Act, according to a law professor and former assistant attorney general. -
Wash. SC rules Workers' Comp law doesn't extend to asbestos-related diseases
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the exception to the state’s Workers’ Compensation law does not extend to asbestos-related diseases because it is impossible to have absolute knowledge that an injury is certain to occur. -
Wash. SC adds religious practices claim to state's Law Against Discrimination
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Gate Gourmet could be obligated to make certain accommodations for employees' religious beliefs, according to a decision issued by the Washington Supreme Court. -
Wash. asbestos case asks Supreme Court to apply deliberate intent claim against Boeing
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Wash. SC denies coverage to injured welder, says he's not a third party
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) -- The Washington Supreme Court ruled last week that a welder who worked as an independent contractor for a company cannot be covered for injuries he suffered on the job.