On remand from the United States Supreme Court we are tasked with deciding whether the unlawful entry into a residence by two sheriff’s deputies, without a warrant, consent, or exigent circumstances, was the proximate cause of the subsequent shooting and injuries to the plaintiffs. We hold that it was, permitting a federal claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. We also hold that the plaintiffs have an inde... More...   $4000000 (07-29-2018 - WA)

The plaintiff here tripped, fell, and injured herself on an old

firehouse stairway. The stairway did not comply with current building codes -- the rise

was too tall, the run was too small, and there was no handrail. The court summarily

dismissed the suit after concluding that the plaintiff had voluntarily assumed the risk of

injury. She had commented on t... More...   $0 (02-05-2013 - WA)

The trial court granted summary judgment dismissal of a

homeowner's negligence claims against two construction contractors whose

allegedly negligent installation of a waterline for the previous owner caused a

landslide, damaging the landscaping and house. We reverse. This is not a

negligent construction case where the economic loss rule would apply and

No... More...   $0 (11-22-2010 - WA)