Savage v. State

The State of Washington appeals the trial court's denial of its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial in a negligent parole supervision action. The State argues that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury both that it is entitled to the qualified immunity granted to its parole officers in Taggart v. State, 118 Wn.2d 195, 822 P.2d 243 (1992), and to consider the State's resources in determining whether the State had discharged its duty of reasonable care. In the event the case is remanded, Savage cross-appeals an evidentiary ruling excluding a…