ASBESTOS: BNSF is entitled to the common carrier exception to strict liability for transportation of vermiculite, $8 million verdict for 2 mesothelioma deaths due to handling of vermiculite at its Libby railyard reversed… Morris reversed. [Read more…]
Open meetings, judicial Advisory Counsel
OPEN MEETINGS: Blanket closure of Advisory Council’s interviews of judicial applicants violated open meeting laws but recommendation not voided as it is merely advisory… Menahan affirmed. [Read more…]
Supreme Court districting, HB 325 enjoined
SUPREME COURT DISTRICTING: HB 325 referendum properly enjoined from November ballot… Ohman affirmed. [Read more…]
Water, pre-73 fishing pond, aerial photos
WATER: Claim of right to pre-73 fishing pond properly rejected based on aerial photos… Stradley/McElyea affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Initiative, I-33 free education for prekindergartens
BALLOT INITIATIVE: Constitution permits initiatives to appropriate money… AG’s rejection of I-33 to extend free education to prekindergartens reversed. [Read more…]