Legal Opinion

Partridge v. City of Seattle

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided August 31, 1987No. 17221-2-IPublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGrosse, J.

Cy Partridge appeals an order granting summary judgment in favor of the City of Seattle, and an order denying a motion for reconsideration. We affirm.

In 1980, Partridge was permanently paralyzed as a result of a diving accident which occurred in a location just outside the public swimming area at Matthews Beach Park, a city park. Partridge filed suit against the City of Seattle to recover damages for his injuries. The City moved for summary judgment arguing that RCW 4.24.210 1 barred Partridge's claim.

First, Partridge contends that RCW 4.24.210 should not apply to immunize the City where the…

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