Van Patten v. Jensen

Lee Van Patten deposited funds with West-

side Federal Savings and Loan (Westside) before the Federal Home Loan Bank Board (the Board) declared Westside insolvent. After the insolvency, he filed a complaint under article 12, section 12 of the Washington Constitution (section 12), seeking to recover the amount of his alleged deposit exceeding the federally insured amount of $100,000, plus accrued interest, costs and attorney fees. Petitioners, defendants below (officers, directors, employees of Westside), in two groups, moved for summary judgment and dismissal on the grounds that Westside was…