Legal Opinion
Washington Insurance Guaranty v. Hicks
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 8, 1987No. 18241-2-IPublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWebster, J.
J.R. appeals the order granting summary judgment for the American Druggist's Insurance Company (ADIC). She contends that the trial court erred when it found that the malpractice insurance policy in question did not cover a sexual incident which occurred during a visit to her chiropractor. We affirm.
Procedural History
On June 24, 1984, J.R. filed suit against Dr. Hicks alleging professional malpractice and misconduct, breach of fiduciary duty, and outrage. ADIC agreed to defend that action under a reservation of rights. In June 1985, ADIC filed a complaint for declaratory judgment, naming J.R.…
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