Legal Opinion

Schurk v. Christensen

Washington Supreme Court

Decided May 25, 1972No. 42069PublishedCited by 30 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHunter, J.

This is an action for damages resulting from the alleged sexual molestations of a 5-year-old girl, Maria Argo, by a 15-year-old boy, Reed Christensen.

The action was instituted by Dorothy Schurk, the mother, and Richard Schurk, the stepfather, of Maria Argo, as guardian ad litem for Maria, and in behalf of themselves to recover damages from Reed Christensen and the parents of Reed Christensen, for alleged damages sustained by Maria 'and to the Schurks resulting from the sexual molestations of Maria by Reed Christensen.

This appeal is from an order granting a summary judgment. All facts alleged…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Dillon v. LeggCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
  2. Rodrigues v. StateHawaii Supreme Court · 1970
  3. Pickle v. PageNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
  4. Smith v. RodeneWashington Supreme Court · 1966
  5. Eckhart v. PetersonWashington Supreme Court · 1917

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3Cited by30 opinions

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  2. Sinn v. BurdSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
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