Donaldson v. City of Seattle
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtForrest, J.
The City of Seattle (City) appeals a judgment finding police negligence caused the death of Leola Washington, claiming: (1) the public duly doctrine bars liability, (2) the death was not proximately caused by the City's acts, and (3) the City is immune to liability.1 We agree in part and reverse.
Leola Washington had a long history of drug abuse and failed drug treatment. During her life she had several rela*664tionships in which she was physically abused. In 1982 Leola was introduced to Steven Barnes. Both Barnes and Leola were seriously addicted to drugs, which created continuous pressure on…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Scott v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Hartley v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1985
- Taylor v. Stevens CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1988
- Halvorson v. DahlWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Bailey v. Town of ForksWashington Supreme Court · 1988
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- Town of Castle Rock v. GonzalesSupreme Court of the United States · 2005
- Fondren v. Klickitat CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1995
- Yonker v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1997
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- McBride v. Walla Walla CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999
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