Walters v. Hampton

Plaintiff Robert Walters appeals a summary judgment dismissing a tort action brought against the City of Port Orchard. Plaintiff’s injuries and resulting damages occurred on February 3,1972, when he was shot with a rifle by defendant, Gordon A. Hampton, while visiting in the latter’s home in Port Orchard.

Plaintiff’s claim against the City is based upon the’ alleged failure of the city’s police to protect him from a person with known proclivities for violence with firearms. Respondent City supports the dismissal by asserting the doctrine of discretionary sovereign immunity, Evangelical United…