Washington Supreme Court

Washington Supreme Court Hears WSU Golf Course Case

Courtney Flatt — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:25:59 +0000

The Supreme Court of Washington heard oral arguments in a case that could change how cities, towns and universities manage water. Northwest conservation groups are suing Washington State University. They say it’s draining the region’s aquifer.

Washington Supreme Court Tosses Out Supermajority Tax Vote Requirement

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:48 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Democrats say it’s a victory for democracy. Republicans call it a defeat for taxpayers. In a major decision Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court tossed out the state’s two-thirds supermajority requirement for raising taxes.

Washington High Court Expected To Rule On Supermajority Votes For Tax Hikes

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:22:51 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday in a case that challenges the two-thirds requirement for tax hikes.

Wash. Court Finds Spittle-Covered Burger Could Produce “Emotional Distress”

Amy Radil — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:32:38 +0000

Under Washington law, is a consumer entitled to emotional distress damages when a fast-food employee spits in his or her hamburger, even though the consumer did not eat the hamburger? The Washington Supreme Court Thursday said the answer is possibly “yes.”

Supreme Court Justice Urges Funding For Video Translation

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:38:34 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The chief justice of the Washington Supreme Court wants state lawmakers to fund video translation for people in court who don’t speak English.

WA Supreme Court Issues New Jury Rulings

Phyllis Fletcher — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:38:52 +0000

The Supreme Court of Washington issued a series of rulings on jury selection, isssuing opinions on four cases in one day. They all had to do with how courts and judges interact with jurors.

Wash. State Supreme Court Says Toxic Cleanup Tax Is Constitutional

Tom Banse — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:07:11 +0000

The Washington State Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the state's toxic cleanup tax. A ruling issued Thursday turns aside a challenge from gas station owners.

Court Upholds Damage Award In Farm Guest Workers Case

Tom Banse — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:00:16 +0000

The Washington Supreme Court Thursday weighed in on long-running case that has implications for labor shortages at Northwest farms and orchards. The high court unanimously upheld a costly damage award against a farm labor contractor that brought in guest workers from Thailand.

Was Racially Polarized Voting On Display In Wash. Primary?

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:29:33 +0000

There’s more evidence that a Hispanic last name on the ballot can hurt a candidate’s chances. A statistical analysis released Wednesday reveals patterns of racially polarized voting in a Supreme Court race on Washington’s August primary.

Wash. Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Two-Thirds For Taxes

Austin Jenkins — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:49:29 +0000

The fate of Washington’s two-thirds requirement for tax hikes is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court. The justices Tuesday heard oral arguments in a constitutional challenge to the supermajority threshold.