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materiality requirement in Washington

25 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Pacific Indemnity Company v. Donald Goldengreen
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2004Co. v. Golden, 791 F.Supp. 935, 938 (D.Conn.1991) ("the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer's investigation as it was then proceeding") (citation omitted), rev'd on unrelated grounds, 985 F.2d 51 (1993); Parasco v. Pac.

2004Conn. 1991) (“the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer’s investigation as it was then proceeding”) (citation omitted), rev’d on other grounds, 985 F.2d 51 (2d Cir. 1993); Parasco v. Pac.

24
Kyles v. Whitleygreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 481 (1985)); see also Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 , 115 5.

2012See Kyles, 514 U.S. at 434 , 115 S.Ct. 1555 .

22
Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Goldengreen
ctd · 1991 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2010Co. v. Golden, 791 F.Supp. 935, 938 (D.Conn.1991) (restating the standard as "`the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer's investigation as it was then proceeding'") (quoting Fine v. Bellefonte Underwriters Ins.

2004Co. v. Golden, 791 F.Supp. 935, 938 (D.Conn.1991) ("the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer's investigation as it was then proceeding") (citation omitted), rev'd on unrelated grounds, 985 F.2d 51 (1993); Parasco v. Pac.

22
Cummings v. Fire Insurance Exchangegreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Co., 920 F.Supp. 647, 654 (E.D.Pa.1996) ("In the context of an insurer's post-loss investigation, `the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer's investigation as it was then proceeding.'") (quoting Fine, 725 F.2d at 183 ); Cummings, 249 Cal.Rptr. at 573 ("materiality is determined by its prospective reasonable relevance to the insurer's inquiry"); Passero v. Allstate Ins.

2004Pa. 1996) (“In the context of an insurer’s post-loss investigation, ‘the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer’s investigation as it was then proceeding.’ ”) (quoting Fine, 725 F.2d at 183 ); Cummings, 249 Cal. Rptr. at 573 (“materiality is determined by its prospective reasonable relevance to the insurer’s inquiry’); Passero v. Allstate Ins.

22
State v. Etheridgegreen
wash · 1968 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Etheridge, 74 Wash.2d at 112 , 443 P.2d *631 536; Lodge, 42 Wash.App. at 392 , 711 P.2d 1078 .

2000See Etheridge, 74 Wn.2d at 112 ; Lodge, 42 Wn.

22
Martin Fine v. Bellefonte Underwriters Insurance Co.green
ca2 · 1984 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2004Co., 920 F.Supp. 647, 654 (E.D.Pa.1996) ("In the context of an insurer's post-loss investigation, `the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer's investigation as it was then proceeding.'") (quoting Fine, 725 F.2d at 183 ); Cummings, 249 Cal.Rptr. at 573 ("materiality is determined by its prospective reasonable relevance to the insurer's inquiry"); Passero v. Allstate Ins.

2004Pa. 1996) (“In the context of an insurer’s post-loss investigation, ‘the materiality requirement is satisfied if the false statement concerns a subject relevant and germane to the insurer’s investigation as it was then proceeding.’ ”) (quoting Fine, 725 F.2d at 183 ); Cummings, 249 Cal. Rptr. at 573 (“materiality is determined by its prospective reasonable relevance to the insurer’s inquiry’); Passero v. Allstate Ins.

14
Passero v. Allstate Insurance Co.green
illappct · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Co., 196 Ill.App.3d 602 , 143 Ill.Dec. 449, 453 , 554 N.E.2d 384, 388 (1990) ("False sworn answers are material if they might have affected the insurer's action or attitude, or if they may be said to have been calculated to discourage, mislead, or deflect the insurer's investigation in any area that might have seemed to it, at that time, a relevant area to investigate."); Longobardi, 582 A.2d at 1263 (misrepresentation "is material if when made a reasonable insurer would have considered the misrepresented fact relevant to its concerns and important in determining its course of action"). [22] S

2004Co., 196 Ill.

12
United States v. Raul Lopez-Alvarezgreen
ca9 · 1992 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023In United States v. Lopez-Alvarez, 970 F.2d 583, 588 (9th Cir. 1992), the court observed that when evidence is excluded on the basis of an improper application of state evidence rules, there can be a due process concern.

11
In re the Personal Restraint of Bradleygreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Bradley, 165 Wn.2d at 940 .

11
Parasco v. Pacific Indemnity Co.green
paed · 1996 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Longobardi v. Chubb Ins. Co. of New Jerseygreen
nj · 1990 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Gostovich v. City of West Richlandgreen
wash · 1969 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Holly's, Inc. v. County of Greensvillegreen
va · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Agurs green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2023It held that implicit in the requirement of materiality in these constitutionally- guaranteed access to evidence cases “‘is a concern that the suppressed evidence might have affected the outcome of the trial.’” Id. at 868 (quoting United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104 , 96 S. Ct. 2392 , 49 L.

2023It held that implicit in the requirement of materiality in these constitutionally- guaranteed access to evidence cases “‘is a concern that the suppressed evidence might have affected the outcome of the trial.’” Id. at 868 (quoting United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104 , 96 S. Ct. 2392 , 49 L.

41983–2023
United States v. Bagley green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2019In State v. Mullen, 171 Wn.2d 881 , 259 P.3d 158 (2011), our Supreme Court expressly recognized that the Brady materiality standard is different than the materiality standard set out in CrR 7.5(a)(3), k1. at 905-06, because Brady does not require a defendant to demonstrate that “the evidence if disclosed probably would have resulted in acquittal,” at 894 (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 680 , 105 S. Ct. 3375 , 87 L.

2019In State v. Mullen, 171 Wn.2d 881 , 259 P.3d 158 (2011), our Supreme Court expressly recognized that the Brady materiality standard is different than the materiality standard set out in CrR 7.5(a)(3), k1. at 905-06, because Brady does not require a defendant to demonstrate that “the evidence if disclosed probably would have resulted in acquittal,” at 894 (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 680 , 105 S. Ct. 3375 , 87 L.

22009–2019
In re the Personal Restraint of Isadore green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2014The rule does not govern a petitioner’s burden in a PRP. ¶26 Finally, Stockwell argues that we are precluded from applying the actual and substantial prejudice standard because it would require a materiality inquiry that was rejected under Isadore, 151 Wn.2d at 302 .

2014In Isadore , we declined to adopt a materiality test that would consider how material an error was to a defendant’s decision to plead guilty. 151 Wn.2d at 302 . 9 However, a materiality inquiry, involving a hindsight review of defendant’s motivations, is distinct from consideration of actual and substantial prejudice, which looks to the practical effects of a sentence.

22014–2014
Bermudez v. Reid green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2010Co., 725 F.2d 179, 183 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 874 , 105 S.Ct. 233 , 83 L.Ed.2d 162 (1984)), rev'd, 985 F.2d 51, 56 (2d Cir.1993). ¶ 28 In order to avoid liability based on a material misrepresentation, the insurance company must demonstrate that the insured knowingly made the untrue representations and that, in making those representations, the applicant intended to deceive the company.

2009Co., 725 F.2d 179 , 183 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 874 (1984))), rev’d, 985 F.2d 51, 56 (2d Cir. 1993). ¶28 In order to avoid liability based on a material misrepresentation, the insurance company must demonstrate that the insured knowingly made the untrue representations and that, in making those representations, the applicant intended to deceive the company.

22009–2010
Strickler v. Greene green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2009It is consistent with federal constitutional standards requiring the State to produce evidence “ ‘if there is a reasonable probability that, had the evidence been disclosed to the defense, the result of the proceeding would have been different.’ ” Strickler v. Greene, 527 U.S. 263, 280 , 119 S. Ct. 1936 , 144 L.

2009It is consistent with federal constitutional standards requiring the State to produce evidence “ ‘if there is a reasonable probability that, had the evidence been disclosed to the defense, the result of the proceeding would have been different.’ ” Strickler v. Greene, 527 U.S. 263, 280 , 119 S. Ct. 1936 , 144 L.

22009–2009
State v. Lodge green
washctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2000See Etheridge, 74 Wash.2d at 112 , 443 P.2d *631 536; Lodge, 42 Wash.App. at 392 , 711 P.2d 1078 .

2000See Etheridge, 74 Wash.2d at 112 , 443 P.2d *631 536; Lodge, 42 Wash.App. at 392 , 711 P.2d 1078 .

22000–2000
Hertog v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2000S.A.H. v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999), decided by this court last term, also utilized a materiality standard similar to that articulated by the Court of Appeals in this case.

2000S.A.H. v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999), decided by this court last term, also utilized a materiality standard similar to that articulated by the Court of Appeals in this case.

22000–2000
HERTOG, EX REL., SAH v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2000S.A.H. v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999), decided by this court last term, also utilized a materiality standard similar to that articulated by the Court of Appeals in this case.

2000S.A.H. v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999), decided by this court last term, also utilized a materiality standard similar to that articulated by the Court of Appeals in this case.

22000–2000
State of Washington v. Elisha John Young neutral
washctapp · 2023
1 sentence

2024App. 2d 461 , 473, 532 P.3d 629 (2023), this court declined to apply the constitutional harmless error standard, stating, “It cannot be the case that any defendant who identifies an erroneous exclusion of relevant evidence that is harmless under the nonconstitutional standard can—by doing no more than asserting a constitutional claim—impose on the State the heightened burden of proving constitutional error.” Instead, the court applied a materiality standard to determine whether a violation of the right to present a defense occurred.

12024–2024
Richmond v. Embry green
ca10 · 1997
1 sentence

2023To determine materiality, it explained, “looking at the record as a whole, we inquire as to whether the evidence was of such an exculpatory nature that its exclusion affected the trial’s outcome.” Id. at 874 (citing Valenzuela-Bernal, 458 U.S. at 868 ). “[D]ue to the evidence’s marginally relevant nature, and the context of the record as a whole,” the court held “the excluded testimony was not constitutionally material.” Id.

12023–2023
United States v. Valenzuela-Bernal green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2023To determine materiality, it explained, “looking at the record as a whole, we inquire as to whether the evidence was of such an exculpatory nature that its exclusion affected the trial’s outcome.” Id. at 874 (citing Valenzuela-Bernal, 458 U.S. at 868 ). “[D]ue to the evidence’s marginally relevant nature, and the context of the record as a whole,” the court held “the excluded testimony was not constitutionally material.” Id.

2023To determine materiality, it explained, “looking at the record as a whole, we inquire as to whether the evidence was of such an exculpatory nature that its exclusion affected the trial’s outcome.” Id. at 874 (citing Valenzuela-Bernal, 458 U.S. at 868 ). “[D]ue to the evidence’s marginally relevant nature, and the context of the record as a whole,” the court held “the excluded testimony was not constitutionally material.” Id.

12023–2023
Deming v. Jones green
wash · 1933
1 sentence

2020Deming v. Jones is the most analogous to the case at hand in terms of determining whether a breach justifies forfeiture. 173 Wn.2d 644 , 24 P.2d 85 (1933).

12020–2020
State v. Mullen green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2019In State v. Mullen, 171 Wn.2d 881 , 259 P.3d 158 (2011), our Supreme Court expressly recognized that the Brady materiality standard is different than the materiality standard set out in CrR 7.5(a)(3), k1. at 905-06, because Brady does not require a defendant to demonstrate that “the evidence if disclosed probably would have resulted in acquittal,” at 894 (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 680 , 105 S. Ct. 3375 , 87 L.

12019–2019
State v. Gassman neutral
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2019Instead, when evaluating newly discovered evidence on a CrR 7.5(a)(3) motion, the evidence is material only “if it strongly indicates that the defendant did not commit the crime.” State v. Gassman, 160 Wn.

12019–2019
State v. Mullen green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2019In State v. Mullen, 171 Wn.2d 881 , 259 P.3d 158 (2011), our Supreme Court expressly recognized that the Brady materiality standard is different than the materiality standard set out in CrR 7.5(a)(3), k1. at 905-06, because Brady does not require a defendant to demonstrate that “the evidence if disclosed probably would have resulted in acquittal,” at 894 (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 680 , 105 S. Ct. 3375 , 87 L.

12019–2019
Taylor v. Cessna Aircraft Co. green
washctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2017App. at 336 (comparing the materiality requirement for newly acquired evidence (CR 60(b)(3) and misconduct(CR 60(b)(4)). 14 39 Wn.

2017App. 828, 830-31 , 696 P.2d 28 (1985). 15 Taylor, 39 Wn.

12017–2017
In re the Personal Restraint of Stockwell green
wash · 2014
1 sentence

2015But "a materiality inquiry, involving a hindsight review of defendant's motivations, is distinct from consideration of actual and substantial prejudice, which looks to the practical effects of a sentence." Stockwell, 179 Wn.2d at 602 .

12015–2015
Fine v. Bellefonte Underwriters Insurance green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2010Co., 725 F.2d 179, 183 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 874 , 105 S.Ct. 233 , 83 L.Ed.2d 162 (1984)), rev'd, 985 F.2d 51, 56 (2d Cir.1993). ¶ 28 In order to avoid liability based on a material misrepresentation, the insurance company must demonstrate that the insured knowingly made the untrue representations and that, in making those representations, the applicant intended to deceive the company.

12010–2010
Brown v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2010Co., 725 F.2d 179, 183 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 874 , 105 S.Ct. 233 , 83 L.Ed.2d 162 (1984)), rev'd, 985 F.2d 51, 56 (2d Cir.1993). ¶ 28 In order to avoid liability based on a material misrepresentation, the insurance company must demonstrate that the insured knowingly made the untrue representations and that, in making those representations, the applicant intended to deceive the company.

12010–2010
Bernal v. People green
colo · 2002
1 sentence

2009This materiality standard has been expressed in many states as requiring the petitioner to show "`a reasonable probability exists that the petitioner would not have been convicted if exculpatory results had been obtained through DNA testing.'" Id. (quoting as illustrative Ariz.Rev.

12009–2009
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

2009It is consistent with federal constitutional standards requiring the State to produce evidence "`if there is a reasonable probability that, had the evidence been disclosed to the defense, the result of the proceeding would have been different.'" Strickler v. Greene, 527 U.S. 263, 280 , 119 S.Ct. 1936 , 144 L.Ed.2d 286 (1999) (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 682 , 105 S.Ct. 3375 , 87 L.Ed.2d 481 (1985) and discussing Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963)). ¶ 53 Unfortunately, the majority concludes that our legislature intended a higher standard f

2009It is consistent with federal constitutional standards requiring the State to produce evidence "`if there is a reasonable probability that, had the evidence been disclosed to the defense, the result of the proceeding would have been different.'" Strickler v. Greene, 527 U.S. 263, 280 , 119 S.Ct. 1936 , 144 L.Ed.2d 286 (1999) (quoting United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667, 682 , 105 S.Ct. 3375 , 87 L.Ed.2d 481 (1985) and discussing Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963)). ¶ 53 Unfortunately, the majority concludes that our legislature intended a higher standard f

12009–2009
Tran v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. green
wash · 1998
12004–2004
Tran v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. green
wash · 1998
12004–2004
State v. Barton green
wash · 1980
12004–2004
Jochim v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
washctapp · 1998
11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.090 (3)

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