Cecilia Burton v. City of Spokane

FILED MARCH 18, 2021 In the Office of the Clerk of Court WA State Court of Appeals, Division III IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION THREE CECILIA BURTON, ) No. 37205-7-III ) Appellant, ) ) v. ) PUBLISHED OPINION ) CITY OF SPOKANE, ) ) Respondent. ) PENNELL, C.J. — The City of Spokane refused to release crime victim property belonging to Cecilia Burton, claiming an ongoing investigation. Ms. Burton sued for conversion and her complaint was dismissed on the pleadings. We reverse. The mere fact that a crime is under investigation does not excuse law enforcement’s refusal…