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Estate of Albert Roy Nesbitt v. North Central Care Center Inc., et al

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The Washington Court of Appeals Division III filed an unpublished opinion in Estate of Albert Roy Nesbitt v. North Central Care Center Inc., affirming or addressing an appeal from Spokane Superior Court (Docket No. 23-2-03711-6). The estate brought claims against North Central Care Center and associated defendants. The opinion is marked unpublished with a 'DO NOT CITE' notice under Washington GR 14.1(a), limiting its precedential value.

What changed

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an unpublished opinion in the estate matter of Albert Roy Nesbitt against North Central Care Center Inc. The case was appealed from Spokane Superior Court, where Judge Rachelle E. Anderson presided over the underlying matter. The appellate panel consisted of Tyson Hill (author), with Megan Murphy and Robert Lawrence-Berrey concurring.

As an unpublished opinion with a 'DO NOT CITE' directive, this ruling has limited precedential value and may not be cited in Washington courts except as instructive persuasive authority. Parties should consult with legal counsel regarding the applicability of this ruling to their specific circumstances. The unpublished status indicates this is a routine appellate review rather than a case establishing significant new legal precedent.

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  2. Consult with legal counsel if similar claims are contemplated
  3. Review appeal deadlines and procedures for related matters

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Apr 8, 2026

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DO NOT CITE.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: | 41036-6 |
| Title of Case: | Estate of Albert Roy Nesbitt v. North Central Care Center Inc., et al |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |

SOURCE OF APPEAL

| Appeal from Spokane Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-2-03711-6 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 01/31/2025 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Rachelle E. Anderson |

JUDGES

| Authored by | Tyson Hill |
| Concurring: | Megan Murphy |
| | Robert Lawrence-Berrey |

COUNSEL OF RECORD

| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Douglas Dwight Phelps |
| | Phelps & Associates, P.S. |
| | 2903 N Stout Rd |
| | Spokane, WA, 99206-4373 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Eric Roche Byrd |
| | Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. |
| | 601 W Main Ave Ste 700 |
| | Spokane, WA, 99201-0613 |

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Classification

Agency
WA Ct App Div III
Published
April 7th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Docket
41036-6 23-2-03711-6

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers Legal professionals
Industry sector
6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Estate administration Civil litigation
Geographic scope
Washington US-WA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Judicial Administration Civil Rights

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