Dickens v. Alliance Analytical Laboratories, L.L.C.

¶1 Following denied cross-motions for summary judgment, the parties received a stipulated order from the trial court certifying four questions for potential discretionary review:

Brown, J. —

1. What is the definition of an “agent” under RCW 49.52-.050, and what does a plaintiff have to prove in order to hold a defendant personally liable as an agent of an employer?

2. Is it enough that the purported agent have some power and authority to make decisions regarding the payment of wages, or must the purported agent have actually exercised such authority?

3. If actual exercise of authority is not…