Wilson v. Lund

This is an appeal from an order dismissing the appellant, Karen Wilson, as a party plaintiff from an action for the wrongful death of her child, and prohibiting the introduction of psychiatric testimony as evidence of damages.

Karen Wilson joined with her former husband, Donald Wilson, plaintiffs (appellants; Karen Wilson hereafter will be treated as the sole party appealing), in bringing an action under RCW 4.24.010 (the child death statute) against the defendants (respondents). In the amended complaint each party plaintiff made a separate claim for damages. Prior to trial, the defendants…