In re Firestorm 1991

— This case involves the review of a trial court decision disqualifying Plaintiffs’ counsel for conducting an ex parte interview with an expert hired by counsel for the Defendants. The trial court concluded this ex parte interview violated CR 26 and disqualification was the appropriate sanction. Based on the facts of this case and the discussion herein, we reverse the order of disqualification, order reinstatement of counsel, and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

Shortly after filing suit in this case and after requesting, as reported in the media, for anyone with relevant information as to…