Docket No. 77253-3  Facts:  Petitioner Richard Lindeman’s son was involved in an altercation on a school bus that was recorded by a surveillance camera.  After the respondent Kelso School District #458 permitted Lindeman to view the videotape of the altercation, Lindeman submitted a request for a copy of the videotape.  The Kelso School District denied the request on grounds that the videotape is exempt from release under the Public Records Act (Washington Revised Code §42.56) insofar as it falls within former Washington Revised Code §42.17.310(1)(a)’s exception for personal information in files maintained for students. Continue reading →

Docket No. 77267-3  Synopsis: The Court must decide whether the last injurious exposure rule applies in cases involving industrial injuries and whether the rule may be raised by an earlier employer as a defense to shift liability to a later employer. Continue reading →

Docket No. 77150-2  Facts:  Respondent Ray Biggers petitioned for a declaratory judgment that Ordinance 2001-45, which was enacted by the petitioner city of Bainbridge Island’s city council and which placed a moratorium upon the filing of new applications for shoreline substantial development permits, exemptions, and conditional use permits, is unconstitutional insofar as it conflicts with the Shoreline Management Act (Washington Revised Code §90.58). Continue reading →