Legal Opinion
Newman v. Highland School District No. 203
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 20, 2016No. 90194-5PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
¶1 Highland High School quarterback Matthew Newman suffered a permanent brain injury at a football game in 2009, one day after he allegedly sustained a head injury at football practice. Three years later, Newman and his parents (collectively Newman) sued Highland School District No. 203 (Highland) for negligence. Before trial, Highland’s counsel interviewed several former coaches and appeared on their behalf at their depositions. Newman moved to disqualify Highland’s counsel, asserting a conflict of interest. The superior court denied the motion but ruled that Highland’s counsel “may not…
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