Gunshows v. Vancouver Tours & Transit, Ltd.

Patricia Ann Gunshows, individually and as the personal representative of the Estate of Arlin Henry Gunshows, appeals the Superior Court’s summary dismissal of her action against the State of Washington. The action asserted the State was liable for the death of 13-year-old Arlin because it allegedly failed to post adequate speed warning signs to slow traffic at the intersection of SR 97 and Malott Road. Arlin was struck by a tour bus and killed when he failed to stop before crossing the intersection on his bicycle. On appeal, Ms. Gunshows contends the trial court erred when it held the State…