Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tenino Aerie No. 564 v. Grand Aerie

The Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE), together with the Washington State FOE, appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment *210in favor of FOE’s chapter in Tenino, Washington. The trial court ruled that FOE’s refusal to admit new female members violated Washington’s Law Against Discrimination, chapter 49.60 ROW. We hold that a plain reading of this statute exempts fraternal organizations from its application except when such organizations permit public use. We reverse, including the award of attorney fees, and remand for entry of summary judgment in favor of the Grand…