Legal Opinion
Washburn ex rel. Estate of Roznowski v. City of Federal Way
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 17, 2013No. 87906-1PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFairhurst, J.
¶1 This case presents questions about the tort liability of a municipal corporation. Paul Chan Kim murdered his partner, Baerbel K. Roznowski, after officer Andrew Hensing of the Federal Way Police Department (Department) served Kim with an antiharassment order forbidding him to contact or remain near Roznowski. Roznowski’s two daughters filed suit against the city of Federal Way (City), alleging that Hensing’s negligent service of the order resulted in Roznowski’s death at Kim’s hands. The parties tried the case to a jury, which returned a verdict against the City.
¶2 The City claims the…
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