US Courts

Akopyan v. City of Shoreline - Pedestrian Death Negligence Claim Dismissed

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a negligence claim against the City of Shoreline. The claim arose from a pedestrian's death after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy road mid-block. The court found the City did not owe a duty to make mid-block pedestrian crossings safe.

Undivided Media LLC v. City of Seattle - Public Records Act Dispute

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment for the City of Seattle in a dispute over public records requests. The court found that the City's second estimate for providing records was unreasonable and that the City failed to act with reasonable diligence in responding to a Public Records Act request from Undivided Media LLC.

Gantt v. Washington - Personal Restraint Petition Denied

The Washington Court of Appeals denied Ian Anthony Gantt's personal restraint petition. The court found no evidence of jury bias or ineffective counsel regarding the impaneling of a previously excused juror and the decision not to call an expert witness on herpes transmission.

Law Office of B. Craig Gourley, PLLC v. David P. Marosi & Cheryl A. Ford - Attorney Fees Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's summary judgment ruling on attorney fees in favor of the Law Office of B. Craig Gourley, PLLC. The appellate court found that the defendants, David P. Marosi and Cheryl A. Ford, presented a genuine issue of material fact regarding the reasonableness of the disputed attorney fees.

State v. Webster - Assault Conviction Upheld

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the assault conviction and 93-month sentence of Elijah Webster. The court found that the detective's testimony, which was argued to be an improper opinion on guilt, did not deprive the defendant of a fair jury trial. The case involved charges related to assault with a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm.

State v. Taylor Norton - Felony Sentence Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued a decision in State v. Taylor Norton, addressing errors in a felony sentence. The court, with the State conceding the errors, will reduce the sentence for identity theft convictions and modify a no-contact order to comply with statutory maximums. This action corrects sentencing discrepancies that exceeded legal limits.

King County v. Aquatherm GmbH - Product Liability Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals has granted a motion to publish its opinion in the case of King County v. Aquatherm GmbH. This case involves a product liability lawsuit where King County was awarded over $18 million in damages from Aquatherm GmbH for defective polypropylene pipe installed at a correctional facility. The published opinion will likely set precedent for product liability claims in Washington.

State ex rel. Hicks v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Elections - Mandamus Writ Denied

The Ohio Supreme Court denied a writ of mandamus sought to compel the Clermont County Board of Elections to hold a hearing under R.C. 3513.05. The court found the relator failed to establish a clear legal right to the hearing, as his request did not constitute a valid protest, and any hearing would be in vain.

Goldstein v. Essential Demo - Crossclaim Denied for Lack of Diligence

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts denied a crossclaim filed by Essential Demo, Inc. against a former defendant, Rise Construction Management, Inc., due to a lack of diligence. The underlying dispute involves alleged unpaid employee-benefit contributions under ERISA and LMRA.

EEOC v. Atlantic Property Management - Attorneys' Fees Award

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sought attorneys' fees and expenses related to discovery motions in a case alleging failure to provide reasonable accommodations. The District Court of Massachusetts granted the EEOC's petition in part.