DeAndre Littleton v. Department of Children, Youth & Families
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in DeAndre Littleton v. Department of Children, Youth & Families (Docket 40261-4). The appeal from Thurston County Superior Court (Docket 23-2-01936-6) was decided on April 16, 2026. The three-judge panel consisted of Megan Murphy (author), Tracy Staab, and Robert Lawrence-Berrey. The underlying judgment or order under review was filed on November 17, 2023, by Judge Allyson S. Zipp.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued a published opinion in this civil matter involving the Department of Children, Youth & Families. The appeal challenged a November 2023 judgment from Thurston County Superior Court. The appellate court panel, after review, rendered its decision with one authoring opinion and two concurring opinions.
Affected parties include the appellant DeAndre Littleton and the Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families. As this is an appellate decision, it does not directly impose new compliance obligations on regulated entities. Parties to the litigation should consult with counsel regarding any further appeal rights to the Washington Supreme Court.
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division III
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 40261-4 |
| Title of Case: | DeAndre Littleton v. Dep't of Children, Youth & Families |
| File Date: | 04/16/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Thurston County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-2-01936-6 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 11/17/2023 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Allyson S. Zipp |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Megan Murphy |
| Concurring: | Tracy Staab |
| | Robert Lawrence-Berrey |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Gary Alan Preble |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 2120 State Ave Ne |
| | Olympia, WA, 98506-6515 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Kristen Stallion Valore |
| | Office of the Attorney General of Washington |
| | 7141 Cleanwater Dr Sw |
| | Olympia, WA, 98501-6503 |
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