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Katti Hofstetter v. City of Billingham
Date: 11-11-2011
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Court: Superior Court, Whatcom County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: Don Buckland
Defendant's Attorney: Joan Hoisington
Description:
Katti Hofstetter, age 16, sued the City of Billingham, Washington on a governmental tort claim negligence theory claiming that it should be held responsible for the injuries by her when she slipped off a trail at Whatcom Falls Park in August 2005. Plaintiff slipped on a wet spot and fell from the path that leads out of the park's whirlpool swimming area. She landed on boulders below the trail and fractured her spine, leaving her paralyzed. She sought more than $27 million in damages.
The day that Hofstetter was injured, she and several other people were jumping from the cliff, swimming and using a steep, informal trail to get out of the water.
Defendant claimed that it was protected from liability by Washington's Recreational Land Use statute.
The day that Hofstetter was injured, she and several other people were jumping from the cliff, swimming and using a steep, informal trail to get out of the water.
Defendant claimed that it was protected from liability by Washington's Recreational Land Use statute.
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Defendant's verdict.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Katti Hofstetter v. City of Billingham?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.
Which court heard Katti Hofstetter v. City of Billingham?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Whatcom County, Washington, WA.
Who were the attorneys in Katti Hofstetter v. City of Billingham?
Plaintiff's attorney: Don Buckland. Defendant's attorney: Joan Hoisington.
When was Katti Hofstetter v. City of Billingham decided?
This case was decided on November 11, 2011.