Legal Opinion
McKee v. City of Edmonds
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 30, 1989No. 22534-1-IPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWebster, J.
Mary McKee appeals a dismissal of her suit against the City of Edmonds for personal injuries she sustained when she tripped in a pothole while jaywalking. We affirm.
Facts
McKee tripped while crossing Main Street in downtown Edmonds on March 4, 1986. Both ends of the block had crosswalks, and McKee was about to use one before her fall. However, she became distracted and attempted to cross midblock. Just before she reached the center line of the street, she tripped in the pothole and fractured her leg.
The "hole" was approximately 2 inches deep and 8 by 12 inches wide. It resulted from water…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Berglund v. Spokane CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1940
- Hansen v. Washington Natural Gas Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1981
- Goggin v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1956
- Nelson v. City of TacomaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1978
- Argus v. Peter Kiewit Sons' Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1957
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Gunshows v. Vancouver Tours & Transit, Ltd.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1995
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