Wendle v. Farrow

This case is an appeal from a summary judgment dismissing an action for contribution. The trial court held that the action was barred by the parental immunity doctrine and by RCW 4.22.060(2). We affirm, but on a different ground; this action is barred by the doctrine of equitable estoppel.

On July 27, 1981, Gloria Farrow and her 21/2-year-old son, Michael, went to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Wendle to pick berries, at the invitation of the Wendies. After picking berries for a few minutes, Gloria noticed that her son had disappeared, and started looking for him. Michael was found,…