Vasey v. Snohomish County

Snohomish County appeals a judgment entered against it in an action for damages brought by Gary and Joan Vasey. The County argues that the trial court erred by not imputing the negligence of Gary Vasey to reduce Joan Vasey's recovery for lost earnings, medical expenses, and the value of the Vasey vehicle. The County also argues that RCW 4.22.020, which deals with imputation of contributory fault, is unconstitutional because it violates article 1, section 12; article 2, section 37; and article 2, section 19 of the state constitution. The Vaseys argue that the appeal is frivolous and request…