Inman v. Netteland

— Sherry Inman appeals from a judgment entered following arbitration. Based upon the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Roberts v. Johnson, 137 Wn.2d 84, 969 P.2d 446 (1999), we agree that the 20-day period in which to request a trial de novo under MAR 7.1 1 does not commence until the arbitrator files proof of service of the award, pursuant to MAR 6.2. 2 Thus, we reverse.

FACTS

An arbitrator held in favor of Jim and Susan Netteland in this sexual discrimination lawsuit. On August 1, 1996, the arbitrator filed his award in Lewis County Superior Court but did not file an affidavit of proof of…