Mendoza v. Neudorfer Engineers, Inc.

¶1 Benito J. Mendoza appeals the trial court’s dismissal of a personal injury claim arising from injuries he allegedly sustained while working within the territory of Fort Lewis. The trial court dismissed the claim for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction because the injury occurred on a federal enclave. We hold that Washington courts have subject-matter jurisdiction over transitory claims when proper personal jurisdiction over the parties is established. We reverse and remand for trial.

FACTS

¶2 Mendoza filed a complaint, alleging negligence against Neudorfer Engineers, Inc., and Matt Charters,…