Pleas v. City of Seattle

Stewart, J. *

The City of Seattle appeals a judgment of $969,468.09 entered against it in connection with the intentional delay of a construction project. We reverse on the grounds: (1) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage was not proved, and (2) even if it was, proximate cause was not established. The developer, Park-ridge, cross-appeals the failure to award it an additional $155,240 for the City's refusal to permit a modification to the project after construction began. We affirm the cross appeal, on the ground Parkridge has failed to cite any authority to support its…