Tori Kruger-willis v. Heather Hoffenburg

¶1 This is the third time this case has been before us on appeal. This appeal addresses whether defense counsel for Heather Hofferbert 1 had authority to appear and act on her behalf regarding a vehicle damage claim filed against her by Tori Kruger-Willis. Kruger-Willis appeals the trial court’s decision denying her RCW 2.44.030 motion and ruling that defense counsel had the authority to represent Hofferbert, entering judgment against Kruger-Willis, and denying her motion to reconsider. In the published portion of this opinion, we hold that the trial court did not err in holding that defense…