Ranger Insurance Company v. Pierce County

Summary

The court held that Pierce County was not entitled to summary judgment in Ranger Insurance Company’s negligence action because a reasonable jury could find that the clerk breached the applicable standard of care by misallocating Ranger’s funds. The court also held that a genuine issue existed as to whether Ranger made objective manifestations giving its agent apparent authority to redirect the funds to another surety’s obligations. The court affirmed the reversal of summary judgment and remanded for further proceedings.