Walker v. State

Robert Walker was killed when his semi truck left State Route 101 and plunged over an embankment. His widow, Delores Walker, brought a wrongful death action against those jurisdictions responsible for the design, construction, or maintenance of the highway. A jury found negligence on the part of the State, Clallam County and the Port of Port Angeles, but also found Mr. Walker 70 percent contributorily negligent. The judgment was reduced accordingly.

On appeal, Mrs. Walker challenges several evidentiary rulings and jury instructions, seeking reversal and a remand for a new trial limited to the…