Arnett v. Seattle General Hospital

This is an appeal by the Washington State Board Against Discrimination from a judgment of the superior court modifying an order of the board. The board’s order had been entered after a finding that the Seattle General Hospital (respondent) had committed an act of discrimination in violation of the law against discrimination. RCW chapter 49.60.

Geraldine Arnett, the complainant, is of the Negro race. She is a graduate of Franklin High School in Seattle, married, and was 23 years old at the time of this incident. She was desirous of obtaining employment and called the dietary department of the…