Legal Opinion
Newcomer v. Masini
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 4, 1986No. 7040-9-IIIPublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McInturff, A.C.J.
—This case arises out of a motor vehicle/snowmobile accident on January 19, 1982, in which Carol Newcomer was injured. The seminal issue is whether Grant Masini, who made an out-of-court settlement with Mr. Newcomer, may, under a theory of subrogation, recover amounts he paid from third party defendant, Arthur Eichler. We hold he may, and reverse.
Grant Masini was proceeding west on Highway 12 toward the White Pass Ski Resort when he reached an area of road completely covered by several inches of packed ice. As Mr. Masini came around a curve, he observed a snowmobile driven by…
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