In April of this year, I posted about a Washington Court of Appeals decision, Keodalah v. Allstate Ins. Co., No. 75731-8-I (filed Mar. 26, 2018), in which Division I reversed a decision of the trial court and held…
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Recent State Supreme Court Decision On Class Certification Raises A Question: What Do Washington Courts Think About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes?
Washington state trial and appellate courts, particularly King County Superior Court and Division I of the Court of Appeals, have a reputation for being…
Insurance Bad Faith Liability Expands and Adjusters and Insurance Companies Should Pay Attention
The State of Washington has a reputation for being fairly plaintiff-friendly when it comes to insurance coverage litigation. That reputation will likely grow in light of a recent decision from the state Court of Appeals…
New Legislation Passed By House Of Representative Could Substantially Limit Class Actions In Federal Court
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation — the Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 (H.R. 985) — that would widen the gulf between the approaches taken by Washington and federal courts on class…