EIR Complaint Against Croydon Council Upheld

ICO has upheld a complaint under the Environmental Information Regulations against London Borough of Croydon. The Council failed to respond to an information request within the statutory 20 working day period. The ICO requires the Council to provide a response to the complainant within 30 calendar days of the decision.

Protect Whatcom Kids v. Tim Koetje, Court of Appeals Div I

Protect Whatcom Kids v. Tim Koetje, Court of Appeals Div I

Estate of Angela Elaine Nowell - Court of Appeals Opinion

Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued an opinion in Estate of Angela Elaine Nowell (Docket 88154-0) on April 6, 2026. The case was appealed from Pierce County Superior Court and heard by a three-judge panel. This appellate decision addresses probate and estate administration matters with precedential value for Washington courts.

State v. Newtson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

Washington Court of Appeals Division III affirmed the lower court judgment in State v. Newtson, a criminal case from Stevens County Superior Court. Judge John Cooney authored the opinion, with Justices Tyson Hill and Megan Murphy concurring. The appellate court upheld the original judgment dated October 15, 2024, maintaining the conviction.

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

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III filed an unpublished opinion in Estate of Albert Roy Nesbitt v. North Central Care Center Inc., affirming or addressing an appeal from Spokane Superior Court (Docket No.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 The opinion is marked unpublished with a 'DO NOT CITE' notice under Washington GR 14.1(a), limiting its precedential value.

Hood v. City of Prescott - Government Liability Appeal

Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in Hood v. City of Prescott, an appeal from Walla Walla Superior Court (Docket No. 20-2-00557-7). The three-judge panel (Author: John Cooney; Concurring: Tyson Hill, Megan Murphy) ruled on claims against the City of Prescott, likely involving civil rights or constitutional claims. The opinion modifies the legal landscape for government liability cases in Washington state.

Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan - Unpublished Opinion

Washington State Court of Appeals Division II filed an unpublished opinion in the domestic relations appeal Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan on April 7, 2026. The appeal from Pierce County Superior Court (Docket 21-3-02358-0) was heard before a three-judge panel. Under Washington General Rule 14.1(a), the opinion shall not be cited in any legal proceeding.

Allen Griggs v. Heartland Express of Iowa - Civil Appeal

Allen Griggs v Heartland Express, Court of Appeals, 7th Apr

Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries

Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion on April 7, 2026 in the case of Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries (Docket No. 61088-4). The appeal originated from Thurston Superior Court, which had issued a judgment on October 31, 2024. The three-judge panel (Bernard Veljacic, Erik Price, Bradley Maxa) reviewed the dispute between the plumbing contractor and the state labor agency.

Great American E&S Insurance Co. v. Sinars Slowikowski Tomasaka LLC

Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals reversed in part the trial court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Great American E&S Insurance Co. The appellate panel reversed and remanded the case for further proceedings, with Judge Ian Birk authoring the majority opinion and Judges Leonard Feldman and Linda Coburn concurring.