Tabak v. State

— Herman and Leah Tabak appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to the State of Washington. Specifically the Tabaks contend that the trial court erred in dismissing their lawsuit because genuine issues of material fact exist relating to the State’s immunity under the Washington recreational land use statutes, RCW 4.24.200-.210. We agree.

Facts

This case arises out of an accidental trip and fall at Lake Terrell Wildlife Area near Ferndale, Washington, which is owned by the State of Washington and managed by the Department of Wildlife (the Department). The property is open for public…