Tropiano v. City of Tacoma

The City of Tacoma appeals a trial court order dismissing its third party complaint against Theo and Patsy Seats. The case is here pursuant to an administrative transfer from Division Two of the Court of Appeals. See RAP 4.3. At issue is whether Tacoma Municipal Code 9.17-.020 authorizes the City to seek indemnity from the Seats for liability arising from a pedestrian's slip and fall on the city sidewalk abutting property owned by the Seats. We find no basis for imposing liability on the Seats and therefore affirm the trial court's decision.

In July of 1980, Mary Tropiano tripped and fell on…