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Hardel Mutual Plywood v. City of Olympia
Date: 04-23-2003
Case Number: 00-2-00291-0
Judge: Richard D. Hicks
Court: Superior Court, Thurston County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: William E. Pierson, Jr. of Bullivant Houser Bailey, P.C., Seattle, Washington
Defendant's Attorney: Don L. Law of Law, Lyman, Daniel, Kamerrer & Bogdanovich, P.S., Olympia, Washington
The mill went up quickly on the morning of Sept. 1, 1996. It was one of the largest fires in the history of Olympia.
Fire fighters from a number of departments responded but there was little or no water pressure at the hydrants to fight the blaze.
The plaintiff contended that a valve on a main that had been worked on was not completely shut off and, as a direct result, a 12-inch water main was effectively reduced a half-inch in diameter water main.
The city contended that it was without fault and that the fire and resulting loss was entire the blame of the plaintiff's employees.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Hardel Mutual Plywood v. City of Olympia?
The outcome was: Settled for $4.95 million
Which court heard Hardel Mutual Plywood v. City of Olympia?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Thurston County, Washington, WA. The presiding judge was Richard D. Hicks.
Who were the attorneys in Hardel Mutual Plywood v. City of Olympia?
Plaintiff's attorney: William E. Pierson, Jr. of Bullivant Houser Bailey, P.C., Seattle, Washington. Defendant's attorney: Don L. Law of Law, Lyman, Daniel, Kamerrer & Bogdanovich, P.S., Olympia, Washington.
When was Hardel Mutual Plywood v. City of Olympia decided?
This case was decided on April 23, 2003.