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Haynes v. Adair Homes, Inc., --- P.3d ----, 2009 WL 1067509(Or.App. Apr 22, 2009) (NO. CCV0211573, A129305)

Purchasers of home asserted successful negligence claims on behalf of their children for health complications resulting from mold and water damage in the home. The trial court awarded attorney fees to children under terms of parent’s contract. The Court of Appeals reversed because the children were not parties to the contract.

Schilling v. Imm, --- P.3d ----, 2009 WL 1058075(Wash.App. Div. 1 Apr 13, 2009) (NO. 61921-7-I)

An employee of a school district who drives an employer provided vehicle, performs work at multiple employer sites, and is driving to one site from a mandated break at an employer sanctioned location is acting within the scope of employment. RCW 4.96.020 requires that a tort claim notice be filed with the employer. Failure to comply with Washington's claim filing statute precludes initiating suit against that employee.

Language Connection, LLC v. Employment Sec. Dept. of State, --- P.3d ----, 2009 WL 1058593 (Wash.App. Div. 1 Apr 13, 2009) (NO. 61703-6-I)

  The Language Connection (TLC) is a services referral agency for language interpreters. The Employment Security Department concluded that the interpreters were engaged in employment for TLC and the company was liable for unemployment insurance contributions. The plain language of RCW... Read More

Solis v. Matheson, 2009 WL 1036083 (9th Cir.(Wash.) Apr 20, 2009) (NO. 07-35633)

Indian tribes have a special status as sovereigns with limited powers. Indian tribes are dependent on, and subordinate to the federal government, yet retain powers of self-government. These powers can be limited, modified, or eliminated by Congress. The tribes' retained sovereignty reaches only that power needed to control internal relations, preserve... Read More