Corbin v. Life Care Centers of America - Employment Dispute
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division I filed opinion 88134-5 in Corbin v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc. on April 13, 2026. The appellate court reviewed a judgment from April 22, 2025, with panel judges Birk, Bowman, and Bui. The opinion addresses an employment dispute where Destiny Corbin and others appealed a lower court ruling against Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued its opinion in the employment dispute Corbin v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc. The appellate court reviewed the judgment from April 22, 2025, with the opinion authored by Judge Ian Birk and concurred by Judges Bowman and Bui.
Employers and employees in Washington should monitor this opinion as it may establish precedent on employment law issues in the state. The case involves Life Care Centers of America, Inc., a healthcare services provider, and former employees represented by HKM Employment Attorneys LLP. Parties with similar employment disputes in Washington should consult with legal counsel regarding potential impacts on their cases.
What to do next
- Review the slip opinion PDF for full ruling details
- Monitor for rehearing petition deadlines
- Consult Washington employment counsel if affected
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Court of Appeals Division I
State of Washington Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 88134-5 |
| Title of Case: | Destiny Corbin, Et Al., Appellants V Life Care Centers Of America, Inc., Respondent |
| File Date: | 04/13/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 04/22/2025 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Michael K Ryan |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Ian Birk |
| Concurring: | Bill Bowman |
| | Tam Bui |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Donald W. Heyrich |
| | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP |
| | 600 Stewart St Ste 901 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1225 |
| | |
| | Jason Andrew Rittereiser |
| | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP |
| | 600 Stewart St Ste 901 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1225 |
| | |
| | Rachel M. Emens |
| | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP |
| | 600 Stewart St Ste 901 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1225 |
| | |
| | Henry Brudney |
| | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP |
| | 600 Stewart St Ste 901 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1225 |
| | |
| | Joseph William Wright |
| | HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP |
| | 600 Stewart St Ste 901 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1225 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Barbara J. Duffy |
| | Ballard Spahr LLP |
| | 1301 2nd Ave Ste 2800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3808 |
| | |
| | Erin M Wilson |
| | Ballard Spahr LLP |
| | 1301 2nd Ave Ste 2800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3808 |
| | |
| | Dana Kelsey Mydland |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 1301 2nd Ave Ste 2800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3808 |
| | |
| | Callie Anne Castillo |
| | Ballard Spahr LLP |
| | 1301 2nd Ave Ste 2800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3808 |
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