The Washington Supreme Court held that the estates of two employees murdered during a robbery at a Spokane Burger King could not recover from any defendant: Hatter, Inc.'s Industrial Insurance Act immunity stands because the 'deliberate intention' exception of RCW 51.24.020 requires actual knowledge that injury is…
Washington Supreme Court, 1998
Published opinions from 1998. The case name opens the case page.
1998 opinions
WashingtonThorabelle I. Folsom, as Personal Representative v. Burger King, Respondents Dianna J. Hartvigsen, as Personal…
July 9, 1998135 Wash. 2d 658
The Washington Supreme Court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment on the estates' 'deliberate intention' claim against employer Hatter, Inc., holding the evidence showed at most negligence, not the actual knowledge that injury was certain to occur plus willful disregard required by RCW 51.24.020, so…