Hope v. Larry's Markets

29 P.3d 1268 (2001)

Kira HOPE, Appellant/Cross Respondent,

v.

LARRY'S MARKETS, Respondents/Cross Appellant.

No. 47207-1-I.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

August 27, 2001.

Richard J. Hughes, Seattle, for Appellant.

Gordon Charles King, Eims & Flynn P.S., Seattle, for Respondent.

WEBSTER, J.

For approximately seven months, Kira Hope was exposed to harsh chemical cleaners at her place of work, the deli department of a Larry's Markets store. She continuously complained to store management that the chemicals were causing her rashes, but the store failed to take adequate measures to prevent her…