International Union of Police Ass'n, Local 748 v. Kitsap County

¶1 This appeal arises from the Kitsap County Superior Court’s order granting attorney fees and costs to Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant’s Association (Union). Kitsap County (County) contends that the award was improper because (1) the statutory provision relied on, RCW 49.48.030, does not apply to attorney fees and costs incurred during unfair labor practice proceedings instituted pursuant to chapter 41.56 RCW; (2) the priority of action doctrine bars the claim for relief sought by the Union; and (3) the County and Union’s collective bargaining agreement contained an express waiver…