Marketing Unlimited, Inc. v. Jefferson Chemical Co.

Appellant, Marketing Unlimited, Inc., sued respondent, Jefferson Chemical Company, for damages based upon negligent misrepresentation. Respondent was personally served in Texas under Washington's "long-arm" statute, RCW 4.28.185. At trial, which was held in Yakima County, Washington, respondent prevailed on the merits and accordingly requested an award of attorney fees pursuant to RCW 4.28.185(5). The trial court granted the request awarding $7,120 as reasonable attorney fees. This amount represented respondent's entire defense expenditure.

Appellant sought review of the trial court's order…