New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC v. City of Clyde Hill

¶1 In this case, we must decide whether a cellular service provider may challenge a city fine through an action for declaratory judgment in superior court. The trial court dismissed, holding that a declaratory judgment action was improper and judicial review should have been sought by way of a statutory writ of review under RCW 7.16.040. The Court of Appeals reversed, reinstating the declaratory action and remanding for a decision on the merits. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC v. City of Clyde Hill, 187 Wn. App. 210, 349 P.3d 53, review granted, 184 Wn.2d 1018, 361 P.3d 746 (2015). We affirm.

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