Legal Opinion

Atlantic Mutual Insurance v. Roffe, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided April 4, 1994No. 32927-8-IPublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtColeman, J.

— Roffe, Inc., appeals the trial court’s order of summary judgment, arguing that under the parties’ insurance agreement, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company was required to defend and indemnify Roffe against a former employee’s claims of employment discrimination. We affirm.

Donald Ragsdale began working for Roffe, Inc., as a sewing machine mechanic in July 1987. In April 1991, Roffe terminated Ragsdale’s employment. On May 7,1992, Ragsdale filed a complaint against Roffe, alleging that Roffe (1) failed or refused to accommodate his handicap, (2) wrongfully terminated his employment in…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. E-Z Loader Boat Trailers, Inc. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1986
  2. Greer v. Northwestern National InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  3. Reese v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Hontz v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  5. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance v. LawrenceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986

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3Cited by15 opinions

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  5. Goodman v. Boeing Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1995

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