Leingang v. Pierce Co. Med. Bureau, Inc.

Summary

The court affirmed the award of attorney fees for the insured's declaratory judgment action because the insurer litigated the scope of coverage rather than merely the value of a claim. It reversed the insured's Consumer Protection Act judgment and granted summary judgment to the health care service contractor, holding that the contractor reasonably relied on an arguable interpretation of existing law and did not commit an unfair or deceptive act. The court also affirmed dismissal of the tortious-interference and emotional-distress claims.