Legal Opinion

Waples v. Yi

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 3, 2008No. 36211-2-IIPublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHoughton, C.J.

¶1 Nancy Waples appeals the dismissal of her negligence claim against Dr. Peter H. Yi based on her noncompliance with the notice requirement of former RCW 7.70.100(1) (2006). We affirm.

FACTS

¶2 On September 16, 2003, Waples received dental treatment from Yi. On September 5, 2006, Waples filed a complaint against Yi seeking damages arising from her 2003 visit. Waples’ complaint alleged that Yi’s employee injured her by negligently injecting Novocain. On September 14, 2006, Waples served Yi with a copy of the summons and complaint.

¶3 In his answer, Yi raised an affirmative defense that Waples…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. State v. ThorneWashington Supreme Court · 1996
  2. Hunter v. North Mason School Dist.Washington Supreme Court · 1975
  3. Tunstall v. BergesonWashington Supreme Court · 2000
  4. Watch v. Skagit CountyWashington Supreme Court · 2005
  5. Fell v. Spokane Transit AuthorityWashington Supreme Court · 1996

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Waples v. YiWashington Supreme Court · 2010
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  3. Breuer v. DOUGLAS D. PRESTA, DPMCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  4. Breuer v. PrestaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
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