wash Court Opinions

State v. Krause

This case involves Mr. Krause, who was convicted of multiple counts of first-degree child molestation and indecent liberties with a child. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made...

State v. Stearns

This case involves Mr. Stearns, who was convicted of several crimes, including assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several error...

In re Det. of M.E.

State v. Calloway

Beard v. Everett Clinic, PLLC

This case involves Ms. Beard, a medical assistant, who sued Everett Clinic after she was fired. She claimed that her termination was discriminatory because she had previously filed a complaint about a...

Anderson v. Grant County

This case involves a dispute between Grant County and its former employee, Mr. Anderson, who worked as a building official. Mr. Anderson sued the County, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated and...

In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Monro

This case involves a disciplinary proceeding against attorney David Monro. The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) sought to disbar Monro for multiple instances of professional misconduct, includi...

In re Recall of Clouse

This case involves a petition to recall Mayor Clouse of the City of Connell. The petitioners, residents of Connell, alleged several grounds for recall, including that Mayor Clouse failed to adequately...

In re Recall of Lauser

This case involves a petition to recall Councilmember Lauser from his position on the City of Connell City Council. The petitioners alleged three grounds for recall: (1) Lauser's vote against a resolu...

Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc.

This case involves a former Amazon employee, Scott, who sued Amazon alleging that the company discriminated against him based on his disability and retaliated against him for requesting accommodations...

Chandrruangphen v. City Of Sammamish

This case involves a former employee, Mr. Chandrruangphen, who sued the City of Sammamish alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. He claimed that his termination was a result of retaliation ...

A Better Richland v. Chilton

This case involves a dispute over a contract for services between A Better Richland (a company) and Chilton (an individual). A Better Richland sued Chilton for breach of contract, alleging that Chilto...

State v. Lee

This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Washington could prosecute an individual, Lee, for violating a state law that prohibited the possession of certain types of firearms. Lee argued ...

State v. Magana-Arevalo

This case involves a defendant, Magana-Arevalo, who was convicted of vehicular homicide. The core issue on appeal was whether the trial court properly admitted evidence of the defendant's prior convic...

State v. Wasuge

This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Washington could seize property from an individual named Wasuge. The core issue was whether the State had followed the correct legal procedures w...

State v. Bennett

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize property from a man named Bennett. The state argued that Bennett's property was connected to illegal drug activity and therefore subject...

Horvath v. DBIA Servs.

This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Mr. Horvath, and his former employer, DBIA Services. Mr. Horvath alleged that his employer wrongfully terminated his employment and discriminate...

State v. Danielson

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner, Danielson, argued that the forfeiture of his vehicle was an excessive fine under the ...

In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Flood

This case involves an attorney, Mr. Flood, who was disciplined for professional misconduct. The disciplinary board found that Mr. Flood violated several rules of professional conduct, including failin...

In re Recall of Olsen

This case involves a dispute over the recall of a Washington State Senator, Mark Olsen. The recall effort was initiated by a group of citizens who alleged that Senator Olsen had engaged in misconduct....