Courts & Legal

Michelle Johnson v. Kelly Jackson - Antiharassment Protection Order Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal concerning an antiharassment protection order. The court found the appeal moot as the order had expired and did not present an issue of continuing public interest. The case involved a dispute arising from alleged assault and counter-allegations of threats.

Nathan Rimmer v City of Edmonds - Declaratory Judgment Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal by the City of Edmonds regarding a partial summary judgment granted to Nathan Rimmer. The court found the appeal moot due to developments after the trial court's ruling and that declaratory relief was improperly granted.

In the Matter of the Detention of R.N. - Involuntary Commitment

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order for the involuntary commitment of R.N. for up to 14 days under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The court found substantial evidence that R.N. posed a likelihood of serious harm to the property of others, justifying the commitment.

Kings-men Construction Inc. v. Maria Hunt - Easement Dispute

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal by Lyle Schlacks concerning a dispute over an easement on property owned by Maria Hunt. The court found Schlacks lacked standing to contest the judgment, upholding the lower court's decision regarding the easement's validity.

Stacey Sheridan V. James Sheridan - Domestic Violence Protection Order Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals reviewed a domestic violence protection order (DVPO) case, Stacey Sheridan v. James Sheridan. The court affirmed the lower court's decision to grant the DVPO, finding sufficient evidence and statutory grounds despite the appellant's claims of insufficient findings.

Bartmann v. Flury - Domestic Violence Protection Order Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a domestic violence protection order in the case of Bartmann v. Flury. The appellate court found that the appellant failed to provide a sufficient record for review, thus upholding the trial court's decision.

Neville W. Richter v. Deborah C. Turk - Estate Dispute

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a petition claiming a homestead interest in real property. The appellant argued he did not abandon his homestead interest by moving abroad, but the court found no error in the dismissal.

James Ready v. Swedish Health Services - Medical Negligence Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment dismissal of a medical negligence claim brought by James Ready against Swedish Health Services and associated physicians. The court found the claim unsupported by sufficient expert testimony. The case is identified by docket number 87054-8-I.

State of Washington v. Hakim Fareed - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The Washington Court of Appeals denied a motion for reconsideration in the case of State of Washington v. Hakim Fareed. The court ordered the withdrawal of a previous opinion filed on June 30, 2025, and the substitution with a new unpublished opinion.

Vincent Smith v. Jimmy Don Decker, Jr. - Negligence Claim Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed a dismissal of a negligence claim in Vincent Smith v. Jimmy Don Decker, Jr. The court found that hypothetical facts consistent with the complaint could support Smith's claim against Jireh Asphalt and Concrete Inc. The case is remanded for further proceedings.