Cordova v. Holwegner

Kurtz, A.C.J.

Salvador and Jeannette Cordova filed the underlying action seeking damages from YA-KI-MA Logging II, Inc., and Ottis and Silvia Holwegner for injuries sustained by Mr. Cordova that were allegedly caused by the negligence of Mr. Holwegner. The incident occurred while both men were working for YA-KI-MA Logging II, Inc. (hereinafter YA-KI-MA Logging or the tribal corporation), at a logging site located in the closed area of the Yakama reservation. Although YA-KI-MA Logging is a tribal corporation licensed by the Yakama Tribe, none of the individual parties to the action are tribal…