Legal Opinion
Rowe v. Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 11, 2000No. 18372-6-IIIPublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
— In this wrongful termination claim, a jury found Vaagen Brothers Lumber, Inc., not liable for retaliatory discharge or breach of contract. The trial judge granted a new trial based largely on the misconduct of defense counsel, including ex parte pretrial interviews with two treating physicians and repeated obstreperous objections during the trial. We conclude that the trial judge did not abuse his considerable discretion and affirm.
FACTS
William Rowe started working for Vaagen Brothers Lumber, Inc., in 1989. On October 18, 1994, he hurt his neck and back while handling a 20-foot, 2- by…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Wilmot v. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.Washington Supreme Court · 1991
- Lockwood v. a C & S, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1987
- Stiley v. BlockWashington Supreme Court · 1996
- Roberts v. Atlantic Richfield Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1977
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