Legal Opinion
Herring v. Department of Social & Health Services
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided January 16, 1996No. Nos. 17112-1-II; 17639-4-IIPublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHoughton, J.
— After a jury trial on his claims for wrongful discharge from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS),1 John Herring was awarded damages. DSHS appeals the verdict in favor of Herring, contending that the trial court erred: in denying its motion for summary judgment verdict; in certain evidentiary rulings; in denying its motion for a directed verdict; in instructing the jury; in denying its posttrial motions; and in awarding attorney fees. Herring cross-appeals, arguing the trial court erred in instructing the jury. We affirm.
Facts
DSHS hired John Herring, who holds a master’s…
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