Moore v. Wayman

Bridgewater, A.C.J.

Pierce County appeals a judgment that held it responsible for negligent inspection of a residence based upon a special relationship with the builders. We hold that building code compliance inspections are a governmental, not proprietary, function. We also hold that the public duty doctrine remains constitutional because the Supreme Court has not abolished it. We hold that with no express assurance that the residence was in compliance with building codes, there is not sufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding of a special relationship as an exception to the public…