Dice v. City of Montesano

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Van Deren, A.C.J.

— The city of Montesano (City) appeals the trial court’s decision awarding City employee Clint Dice three months’ severance pay and attorney fees under his employment contract with the City. It argues that the trial court (1) did not give effect to the contract’s plain meaning, (2) erred when it ruled severance pay constituted salary or wages under RCW 49.48.030, and (3) did not properly segregate its legal fee award. Dice cross-appeals, claiming the court erred when it did not grant him double damages and all his requested attorney fees, including those for discovery and…