Corbally v. Kennewick School District

— Today we decide whether the trial court erred granting summary judgment to the Kennewick School District (District) against Jeff Corbally for his claims of (1) negligent investigation; (2) defamation; and (3) common law invasion of privacy. The underlying action stems from events surrounding Mr. Corbally’s dismissal and later reinstatement by an arbitrator following the discovery of sexually explicit drawings he brought to school. We affirm the grant of summary judgment on the first two claims, but reverse on the third claim because Reid v. Pierce County, 136 Wn.2d 195, 961 P.2d 333 (1998)…