Bill Patterson v. Toyonda Motors (WA Div. I)
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division I filed an opinion on April 13, 2026, in Bill Patterson et al. v. Toyonda Motors LLC et al. (Docket 88269-4). The court affirmed the lower court's judgment in this product liability appeal. Judge Bill Bowman authored the opinion, with Judges Janet Chung and Michael Diaz concurring.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued an opinion affirming the lower court's ruling in this product liability case brought by Bill Patterson against Toyonda Motors LLC. The appellate panel, authored by Judge Bill Bowman with concurrence from Judges Janet Chung and Michael Diaz, upheld the dismissal of plaintiffs' claims.
For manufacturers, this decision reinforces the legal standards for product defect claims in Washington state courts and may influence future litigation strategy. Legal professionals should note this precedent for similar product liability matters. Plaintiffs bringing auto defect claims will face the established evidentiary standards affirmed by this ruling.
What to do next
- Monitor for related litigation developments
- Consult legal counsel regarding product liability precedent
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division I
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 88269-4 |
| Title of Case: | Bill Patterson, Et Ano, Appellants, V. Toyonda Motors, Llc, Et Al, Respondents |
| File Date: | 04/13/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 04/14/2025 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Karen Matson Donohue |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Bill Bowman |
| Concurring: | Janet Chung |
| | Michael Diaz |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Eugene Nelson BolinJr. |
| | Law Offices of Eugene N. Bolin, Jr. |
| | Po Box 6159 |
| | Edmonds, WA, 98026-0159 |
| | |
| | Joseph B Jordan |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 1645 N 190th St |
| | Shoreline, WA, 98133-4101 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Brian Matthew King |
| | Davies Pearson PC |
| | 1498 Pacific Ave Ste 520 |
| | Tacoma, WA, 98402-4209 |
| | |
| | Thomas Dashiell |
| | Davies Pearson, P.C. |
| | 1498 Pacific Ave Ste 520 |
| | Tacoma, WA, 98402-4209 |
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