Linhui Yan v. Columbia River Drug Task Force - Civil Rights
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division III filed opinion in Linhui Yan v. Columbia River Drug Task Force, Docket No. 40942-2, on March 31, 2026. The appeal from Chelan Superior Court (Docket No. 23-2-00402-1) concerns civil rights claims brought against the Columbia River Drug Task Force. Three judges participated: authored by John Cooney, with concurrence from Tracy Staab and Robert Lawrence-Berrey.
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The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III issued its opinion in Linhui Yan v. Columbia River Drug Task Force, a civil rights case originating from Chelan Superior Court. The case involves claims against a regional drug task force, with attorney Gregory Scott Hoover representing the appellant and Patrick G. McMahon representing the respondent. No specific penalties or remedies are detailed in the opinion information sheet.
This is a routine appellate court opinion that establishes binding precedent for similar cases within Washington State. Parties and legal counsel should review the full slip opinion to understand the court's holdings and any implications for future litigation involving drug task force operations. Compliance teams should monitor for any procedural or evidentiary standards established that may affect ongoing investigations.
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DO NOT CITE.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: | 40942-2 |
| Title of Case: | Linhui Yan, Et Al V. Columbia River Drug Task Force |
| File Date: | 03/31/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Chelan Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-2-00402-1 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 12/30/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Robert E. Jourdan |
JUDGES
| Authored by | John Cooney |
| Concurring: | Tracy Staab |
| | Robert Lawrence-Berrey |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Gregory Scott Hoover |
| | Hoover Law Group PC |
| | 10777 Westheimer Rd Ste 1100 |
| | Houston, TX, 77042-3462 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Patrick G. McMahon |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | Po Box 2965 |
| | Wenatchee, WA, 98807-2965 |
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