Pope v. University of Washington

This class action concerns whether the defendant, the University of Washington (University), properly withheld Social Security taxes from the class employees, of which plaintiff, Richard Pope, is a member. The University appeals from the trial court's grant of partial summary judgment in favor of the class for breach of contract and violation of RCW 49.48.010. It also appeals the trial court's ruling, after a bench trial, that it intentionally withheld wages in violation of RCW 49.52.050 resulting in an award of double damages, attorney fees, and costs. The University further appeals the…