Channel v. Mills

Harold and Patricia Channel appeal a summary judgment in favor of Jonathan Mills and Keith Anderson, contending that an arbitration award should not have been given collateral estoppel effect. Mills claims that the appeal is frivolous and he requests attorney's fees. We reverse the judgment and deny Mills' claim for fees.

The material facts of this case are not in dispute. On August 30, 1986, two vehicles collided at an intersection near Vancouver, Washington. One vehicle was driven by Patricia Channel. Her daughter, Christy Channel, a passenger, died as a result of the collision. The other…