Locke v. City of Seattle

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Owens, J.

In these consolidated cases, respondents Kevin Locke and Gary Lindell’s personal representative sued the city of Seattle (City) for injuries sustained during *478Locke’s and Lindell’s employment. In both cases, the City challenges the “right to sue” provision in the Washington Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Act (LEOFF), chapter 4Í.26 RCW. See RCW 41.26.281 (“right to sue” provision). The City contends that LEOFF’s “right to sue” provision violates sovereign immunity and the privileges and immunities clause in article I, section 12 of the Washington…