Legal Opinion
Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 of International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided November 4, 1982No. 4489-1-IIIPublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreen, J.
Local Union 690 of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America 1 appeals a judgment entered upon a jury verdict awarding Robert Caruso damages for interference with a business expectancy and defamation.
The issues presented concern the court's (1) denying Local 690's motions to dismiss; (2) admitting certain evidence relating to damages; (3) allowing amendment of the complaint to add the defamation claim; and (4) giving and refusing to give certain instructions. We affirm.
Taken in a light most favorable to Mr. Caruso, the evidence shows: From 1970 to…
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