United States of America v. Sakiru Olanrewaju Ambali

This appeal calls on us to consider the scope of federal
court abstention under Younger v. Harris, 401 U.S. 37 (1971).
In particular, we consider whether federal courts should
abstain from exercising jurisdiction over a constitutional
challenge to a state criminal statute while there are ongoing
state court protection order proceedings arguably related to
the challenge to t... More...    $0 (09-10-2018 - WA)

Rachelle and Charles Black were married for nearly 20
years and have three sons. They raised their children in a conservative Christian
church and sent them to private, Christian schools. In 2011, Rachelle1 told Charles
that she is a lesbian. In the order of dissolution, the trial court designated Charles as
the primary residential parent. The final parenting plan also awarded Char... More...    $0 (04-06-2017 - WA)

This civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 arises from an internet child pornography investigation by Washington State Police (WSP) Officers Rachel Gardner and John Sager (“the officers”). As a result of information the officers acquired, Todd Chism became the focus of their investigation.

Gardner prepared an affidavit in support of a search warrant application, which Sager review... More...    $0 (08-25-2011 - WA)

Appellant, Samuel Watkins (“Watkins”), a copyright and trademark attorney, appeals pro se the district court’s summary judgment in favor of the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) in his eight Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552, requests for 19 C.F.R. § 133.21(c) Notices of Seizure of Infringing Merchandise (“Notices of Seizure” or “... More...    $0 (05-06-2011 - WA)

Appellant David Lahoti appeals from the district court’s finding, on remand, that he violated the Lanham Act, the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), the Washington Consumer Protection Act (WCPA), and Washington common law. The appeal turns in significant part on whether the district court followed this court’s instructions on remand in finding that Respondent Vericheck, Inc.’... More...    $0 (02-16-2011 - WA)

We must decide whether a faith-based humanitarian organization is exempt from Title VII’s prohibition against religious discrimination.

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Silvia Spencer, Ted Youngberg, and Vicki Hulse were terminated by World Vision, Inc. (“World Vision”) on account of their religious beliefs. Religious discrimination is, of course, barred by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. See 42 U.S.C... More...    $0 (08-23-2010 - WA)

This case addresses unsolicited commercial e-mail, more commonly referred to as “spam.”1 While ignored by most and reviled by some, spam is largely considered a nuisance and a source of frustration to e-mail users who, at times, must wade through inboxes clogged with messages peddling assorted, and often unwanted, products and services. The rising tide of spam poses an even greater problem to ... More...    $0 (08-08-2009 - WA)

Clallam Transit sued Anh Voang on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation 6,960 square feet of Ms. Voang's property for used as part of The Gateway transit center.

Voang sought $539,260 in compensation for the taking of her property and $155,000 in severance damages to the Harbortowne Mall which was located on a portion of the property not taken.... More...    $336132 (06-05-2009 - WA)

Kabushiki Kaisha Molten and Molten USA, Inc. (collectively “Molten”) appeal from a final judgment of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington denying Molten’s motions for a new trial and judgment as a matter of law (“JMOL”) relating to a jury award of $8,054,579 for false advertising under Section 43 of the Lanham Act. See Baden Sports, Inc. v. Kabushiki Ka... More...    $0 (02-13-2009 - WA)

In executing a search warrant for a suspected

methamphetamine lab on premises owned by petitioner Leo C. Brutsche, law

enforcement officers using a battering ram to gain entry caused physical damage to

doors and door jambs. Mr. Brutsche brought suit against the city of Kent (the

City), among others, arguing that the officers had a duty to conduct the search... More...    $0 (10-02-2008 - WA)

The Citty of Bonney Lake sought to acquire through its power of eminent domain (condemnation) the rights, title and interests owned by Schuur Brothers Co. in a 12.55-acre addition to Allan Yorke Park for the purpose of developing a public park. The city offered the defendant real estate development company $1.2 million for the property. The company wanted $2.4 million.... More...    $5000000 (08-09-2005 - WA)

SCHULTHEIS, J. -- Saddle Mountain Minerals, L.L.C., a family company owned by Gary and Carol Maughan, appeals the trial court's summary judgment dismissal of its complaint for damages filed against Arun and Vandana Joshi, doing business as A&V Enterprises, Inc., the developers of a residential subdivision in Benton County. The trial court dismissed the complaint after determining Saddle M... More...    $0 (03-20-2003 - WA)

Dahl-Smyth, Inc. sued the City of Walla Walla under former RCW 35.13.280 (1965) after Walla Walla annexed certain areas in which Dahl-Smyth held an exclusive right to provide waste collection services. Dahl-Smyth initially sued under former RCW 35.13.280, which deals with annexation by non-code cities and is virtually identical to the language in former RCW 35A.14.900 (1967). Because Walla... More...    $0 (01-15-2002 - WA)

This appeal is the latest round of antipathy in an ongoing feud between Nevada resident Donald Hayhurst and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians ("Association"). The Association is a non-profit or... More...    $0 (09-18-2001 - WA)

Inverse Condemnation - Before the Skagit River empties into Skagit Bay on the Puget Sound, it flows through 90,000 acres of property lying in a floodplain. The Skagit River delta floodplain is approximately 11 miles across an east-west axis, and 19 miles along a north-south axis. The Nookachamps area, located upstream from the City of Mount Vernon and across the river from the City of Burlington, ... More...    $6300000 (09-09-1999 - WA)

Eminent Domain - Plaintiff offered to purchase defendants property. After several unsuccessful negotiations, the plaintiff filed a Petition in Eminent Domain to determine just compensation. Plaintiff was granted immediate possession and $45,350 was placed into the registry of the court for defendant as a formal offer.... More...    $49205 (12-07-1998 - WA)

Condemnation (eminent domain) proceeding by the State of Washington to acquire 5.56 acres for construction of a section of highway. The State offered $38,900 for the taking, which was refused. The State claimed that the 5.56 acres was part of a 24.45-acre leased parcel that contained little remaining sand and gravel deposits and that the highest and best use of the property was for residential p... More...    $3500000 (12-23-1996 - WA)