Washington Public Utility Districts' Utilities System v. Public Utility District No. 1

This case involves the validity and coverage of a self-insurance agreement executed jointly by Washington state public utility districts. Plaintiffs/appellants, Washington Public Utility Districts' Utilities System (WPUDUS), brought a declaratory action seeking a determination of its duty to provide coverage under such an agreement. On cross motions for summary judgment the Superior Court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment finding that the agreement was valid and provided coverage for the claims in question. We granted direct review.

There are two questions. First, whether a…