Malo v. Alaska Trawl Fisheries, Inc.

Alaska Trawl Fisheries, Inc. (ATF) refused to renew Anthony Malo’s employment contract as co-captain of a trawler. Malo sued ATF and the other co-captain, Bart Campbell, alleging they had taken action against him in retaliation for his opposition to sexual harassment on board the vessel. Malo’s claims were dismissed on summary judgment. We affirm, and hold that Campbell was not subject to suit under RCW 49.60.210(1) because he was Malo’s co-worker.

Reviewing a summary judgment, we consider the facts in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party. A summary judgment motion should be granted…