Washington Court of Appeals Opinions (CourtListener)

James Ready v. Swedish Health Services - Medical Negligence Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment dismissal of a medical negligence claim brought by James Ready against Swedish Health Services and associated physicians. The court found the claim unsupported by sufficient expert testimony. The case is identified by docket number 87054-8-I.

In re Guardianship/Conservatorship of Evan Christopher Stocker - Appeal Dismissal

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Victoria Stocker regarding a guardianship complaint. The court granted Summit NPC's request for attorney fees due to Stocker's failure to comply with appellate rules. The appeal was dismissed without reaching the merits of the case.

Mia Toles v. George Toles - Domestic Violence Protection Order Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed a domestic violence protection order and a related weapons surrender order against George Toles. The court found that the trial court failed to correctly apply controlling statutory provisions to the conduct at issue, specifically regarding the definition of domestic violence.

Esterra Commons Venture LLC v Justin Norton - Unlawful Detainer

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in an unlawful detainer action, ordering a tenant to pay over $42,000 in back rent and granting possession of the property to the landlord. The tenant appealed, arguing the trial court ignored statutory requirements and denied a fair hearing.

State of Washington v. Kyle Wayne Rittenhouse - Identity Theft and Organized Retail Theft Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Kyle Wayne Rittenhouse for identity theft and organized retail theft. The court found no error in the trial court's denial of Rittenhouse's motions to suppress evidence and substitute counsel.

Court of Appeals Opinion on Eunia Lee Receivership

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to deny a creditor's claim in the receivership of Eunia Lee. The claim was deemed untimely under the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act.

Gonzalez v. Farmers New World Life Insurance - Insurance Dispute

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in Elisa Gonzalez v. Farmers New World Life Insurance Company. The court found that the appellant lacked standing to claim the death benefit from her son's life insurance policy, upholding the lower court's decision to vacate a default judgment.

Pierini v. Barone - Easement Dispute

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment order in Arlene Pierini v. Lawrence J. Barone, upholding the validity and enforceability of an easement across the Barones' property. The court ordered the removal of impediments and cessation of interference with the easement.

State v. Jarrett - Vehicular Homicide Conviction Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a vehicular homicide conviction for Dawson Richard Jarrett. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's handling of public trial rights, evidence admission, ineffective assistance of counsel claims, prosecutorial misconduct allegations, or resentencing motions.

State of Washington v. Victor James Mathis - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Victor James Mathis. The court affirmed the conviction for second degree assault, witness tampering, and violating a no-contact order, finding sufficient evidence and upholding the trial court's rulings.