Legal Opinion

Bruce L. Davidson, M.d. v. Robb W. Glenny, M.d., Et Ano.

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided August 24, 2020No. 80062-1PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION ONE BRUCE L. DAVIDSON, M.D., a ) No. 80062-1-I single person, ) ) Appellant, ) ) v. ) ) ROBB W. GLENNY, M.D., individually, ) PUBLISHED OPINION and SHAWN J. SKERRETT, M.D., ) individually, ) ) Respondents. ) ) VERELLEN, J. — Government officials may be shielded from individual liability by absolute privilege when a compelling need shows immunity is required to properly carry out the duties they have the authority to fulfill. The limited record at this stage of the proceedings shows Dr. Robb Glenny and Dr. Shawn Skerrett had authority…

2Cases cited31 opinions

  1. Department of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, L.L.C.Washington Supreme Court · 2002
  2. State, Dept. of Ecology v. Campbell & GwinnWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  3. Barr v. MatteoSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
  4. Spalding v. VilasSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
  5. Bender v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1983

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3Cited by3 opinions

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  2. Frederick Burney, V. Snohomish CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2026
  3. Karissa Feyen v. Spokane Teachers Credit UnionCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2022

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