Docket No. 80922-4 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 34630-3)  Facts: Petitioner Jesse Magana sued respondent Hyundai motor car manufacturer, and others, for injuries sustained in a car accident allegedly due to the car’s design defects. While Magana prevailed at trial, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case in part as to the issue of Hyundai’s liability. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80811-2 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 35219-2)  Facts: Following an industrial accident that injured his knee and left him with a permanent partial disability of 75% in his left leg, petitioner James Tomlinson was awarded workmen’s compensation pursuant to Washington Revised Code §51.32.080. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80720-5 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 34321-5)  Facts: Respondent Kitsap County fired a deputy sheriff for 29 documented incidents of misconduct, including untruthfulness. Pursuant to a collect bargaining agreement, an arbitrator heard the case and determined the charges against the deputy were accurate, but termination was not the appropriate penalty and in effect reinstated the deputy. Continue reading →