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subrogation claim in Washington

25 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1928–2024 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Sign-O-Lite Signs, Inc. v. DeLaurenti Florists, Inc.green
washctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Sign-O-Lite Signs, Inc. v. DeLaurenti Florists, Inc., 64 Wn.

2009See Sign-O-Lite Signs, Inc. v. DeLaurenti Florists, Inc., 64 Wash.App. 553 , 825 P.2d 714 (1992) (taking time away from business to respond to unfair or deceptive collection activity satisfies injury requirement when loss of business results). ¶ 60 Consistently with most other states, Washington requires a private CPA plaintiff to establish the deceptive act caused injury.

22
Citizens Mercantile Co. v. Easomgreen
ga · 1924 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modem view, depending on the plaintiffs knowledge). 10 A1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: “This court has denied that subro gation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation.” Citizens Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mudgett, 37

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modem view, depending on the plaintiffs knowledge). 10 A1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: “This court has denied that subro gation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation.” Citizens Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mudgett, 37

22
Burgoon v. Lavezzogreen
cadc · 1937 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Id. at 734 (“ ‘In applying the doctrine of subrogation, no attention should be paid to technicalities which are not of an insuperable character, but the broad equities should always be sought out so far as possible.’ ” (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. Cady, 232 F. 318, 325 (6th Cir. 1916)))). ¶26 In their early mistrust of the doctrine, courts would not allow any lender with either actual or constructive knowledge to seek equitable subrogation.

2007Id. at 734 ("`In applying the doctrine of subrogation, no attention should be paid to technicalities which are not of an insuperable character, but the broad equities should always be sought out so far as possible.'") (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. Cady, 232 F. 318, 325 (6th Cir.1916)). ¶ 26 In their early mistrust of the doctrine, courts would not allow any lender with either actual or constructive knowledge to seek equitable subrogation.

22
Barnes v. Cadygreen
ca6 · 1916 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Id. at 734 (“ ‘In applying the doctrine of subrogation, no attention should be paid to technicalities which are not of an insuperable character, but the broad equities should always be sought out so far as possible.’ ” (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. Cady, 232 F. 318, 325 (6th Cir. 1916)))). ¶26 In their early mistrust of the doctrine, courts would not allow any lender with either actual or constructive knowledge to seek equitable subrogation.

2007Id. at 734 ("`In applying the doctrine of subrogation, no attention should be paid to technicalities which are not of an insuperable character, but the broad equities should always be sought out so far as possible.'") (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. Cady, 232 F. 318, 325 (6th Cir.1916)). ¶ 26 In their early mistrust of the doctrine, courts would not allow any lender with either actual or constructive knowledge to seek equitable subrogation.

22
Kitchell v. Mudgettgreen
mich · 1877 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modem view, depending on the plaintiffs knowledge). 10 A1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: “This court has denied that subro gation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation.” Citizens Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mudgett, 37

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modern view, depending on the plaintiff's knowledge). [10] A 1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: "This court has denied that subrogation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused *25 to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation." Citizens' Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mud

22
Martin v. Hickenloopergreen
utah · 1936 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modem view, depending on the plaintiffs knowledge). 10 A1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: “This court has denied that subro gation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation.” Citizens Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mudgett, 37

2007See Martin, 59 P.2d at 1142-44 (examining numerous equitable subrogation cases and classifying them into a traditional view and a modern view, depending on the plaintiff's knowledge). [10] A 1924 Georgia Supreme Court opinion illustrates this mistrust: "This court has denied that subrogation is a benevolent doctrine, and that equity will apply it in any case which justice required, and this court has refused *25 to follow the cases which were based on this theory of the doctrine of subrogation." Citizens' Mercantile Co. v. Easom, 158 Ga. 604 , 123 S.E. 883, 886 (1924); see also Kitchell v. Mud

22
Panag v. Farmers Insurancegreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024App. 945 . 38 Greenberg et al., v. Amazon.com, No. 101858-4 Amazon’s reliance on Panag is inapposite because that case dealt with whether the CPA applied to a collection agency’s allegedly deceptive efforts to collect on an insurance company’s subrogation claim against an underinsured motorist. 166 Wn.2d at 34, 47 .

2019In Panaq, the State Supreme Court considered whether the CPA applies to a collection agency's "allegedly deceptive efforts to collect on an insurance company's subrogation claim against an uninsured motorist." 166 Wn.2d at 34 .

14
Graves v. P. J. Taggares Co.green
wash · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See id.

11
Wiginton v. Pacific Credit Corp.green
hawapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Credit Corp., 2 Haw.App. 435, 444, 445 , 634 P.2d 111 (1981) (consumer-plaintiff's damages may include out-of-pocket expenses for a money order, gasoline, parking, and wear and tear on automobile that resulted from unfair business practice)). ¶ 73 In this case, unlike in Indoor Billboard, Demopolis, Crane, and Flores , the plaintiff alleged as injury the expenses incurred in dispelling her uncertainty about the legal ramifications of the subrogation claim, including out-of-pocket expenses for postage, parking, and consulting an attorney.

2009Credit Corp., 2 Haw.App. 435, 444, 445 , 634 P.2d 111 (1981) (consumer-plaintiff's damages may include out-of-pocket expenses for a money order, gasoline, parking, and wear and tear on automobile that resulted from unfair business practice)). ¶ 73 In this case, unlike in Indoor Billboard, Demopolis, Crane, and Flores , the plaintiff alleged as injury the expenses incurred in dispelling her uncertainty about the legal ramifications of the subrogation claim, including out-of-pocket expenses for postage, parking, and consulting an attorney.

11
Monterey Corporation v. Hart, Ex'rgreen
va · 1976 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. Waid, supra at 278; Monterey Corp. v. Hart, 216 Va. 843 , 224 S.E.2d 142, 146 (1976).

1979Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. Waid, supra at 278; Monterey Corp. v. Hart, 216 Va. 843 , 224 S.E.2d 142, 146 (1976).

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Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. Waidgreen
mo · 1965 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. Waid, supra at 278; Monterey Corp. v. Hart, 216 Va. 843 , 224 S.E.2d 142, 146 (1976).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Touchet Valley Grain Growers, Inc. v. Opp & Seibold General Construction, Inc. green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2006Touchet, 119 Wash.2d at 337 , 831 P.2d 724 .

2006Touchet Valley, 119 Wn.2d at 337 .

31997–2006
Kalamazoo Acquisitions, L.L.C. v. Westfield Insurance Co., Inc. green
ca6 · 2005
2 sentences

2010Kalamazoo, 395 F.3d at 344-45 .

2010Kalamazoo, 395 F.3d at 344-45 .

22010–2010
Camacho v. AUTO. CLUB OF SO. CALIFORNIA green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2009The court noted however, the case would be different if the defendant sought “to collect monies that are not actually owed.” Camacho, 142 Cal. App. 4th at 1405 .

2009The court noted however, the case would be different if the defendant sought "to collect monies that are not actually owed." Camacho, 142 Cal. App.4th at 1405 , 48 Cal.Rptr.3d 770 .

22009–2009
Hamilton v. Farmers Insurance Co. green
wash · 1987
1 sentence

2021In Hamilton, the insured negotiated a settlement with the tortfeasor for its policy limits, but the settlement included a release of all claims against the tortfeasor. 107 Wn.2d at 724 .

12021–2021
William Merriman, et ux v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurance Co. green
washctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2021Therefore, the law articulated in Merriman v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurance Company, 198 Wn.

12021–2021
Winkelmann v. Excelsior Insurance green
ny · 1995
2 sentences

2018The court was persuaded to answer "no" to this question by Winkelmann v. Excelsior Insurance Co., 85 N.Y.2d 577 , 626 N.Y.S.2d 994 , 650 N.E.2d 841 (1995).

2018The court was persuaded to answer "no" to this question by Winkelmann v. Excelsior Insurance Co., 85 N.Y.2d 577 , 626 N.Y.S.2d 994 , 650 N.E.2d 841 (1995).

12018–2018
Chandler v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
cacd · 2008
1 sentence

2018The court phrased the issue as "whether an insurer must make the insured whole before pursuing a subrogation claim against the third-party tortfeasor's insurer where the insured herself has not yet sued the third-party tortfeasor." Chandler, 596 F. Supp. 2d at 1318 .

12018–2018
Community Ass'n Underwriters of America, Inc. v. Kalles green
washctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2012So the equitable doctrine of subrogation seeks to impose responsibility for a loss on a party who “in equity and good conscience, [should] bear it.” Id. ¶10 The application of the subrogation doctrine, under the same circumstances presented here, was recently addressed by Division Two of this court in Community Association Underwriters of America, Inc. v. Kalles, 164 Wn.

2012App. 30 , 259 P.3d 1154 (2011).

12012–2012
Cascade Trailer Court v. Beeson green
washctapp · 1988
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
Leingang v. Pierce County Medical Bureau, Inc. green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2011Leingang, *41 131 Wn.2d at 139 .

12011–2011
Federal Way School District No. 210 v. State green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2011No. 210 v. State, 167 Wn.2d 514, 523 , 219 P.3d 941 (2009). ¶8 CAU maintains that the trial court erred in ruling as a matter of law that CAU could not assert a subrogation claim against the Kalleses.

12011–2011
Federal Way School Dist. No. 210 v. State green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2011No. 210 v. State, 167 Wn.2d 514, 523 , 219 P.3d 941 (2009). ¶8 CAU maintains that the trial court erred in ruling as a matter of law that CAU could not assert a subrogation claim against the Kalleses.

12011–2011
Federal Trade Commission v. R. F. Keppel & Bro. Inc. green
scotus · 1934
2 sentences

2009Keppel & Bro., 291 U.S. 304, 308 , 54 S.Ct. 423 , 78 L.Ed. 814 (1934) (applying FTCA, courts should be willing to include/exclude liberally considering its gap-filling purpose). ¶ 44 CCS contends, however, that the collection notices were not deceptive because they accurately state the demand was related to a subrogation claim.

2009Keppel & Bro., 291 U.S. 304, 308 , 54 S.Ct. 423 , 78 L.Ed. 814 (1934) (applying FTCA, courts should be willing to include/exclude liberally considering its gap-filling purpose). ¶ 44 CCS contends, however, that the collection notices were not deceptive because they accurately state the demand was related to a subrogation claim.

12009–2009
Johnny's Seafood Co. v. City of Tacoma green
washctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2000Washington courts have recognized that “[t]he term ‘co[]insured’ does not necessarily apply only to named insureds, but may also apply to all for whose benefit the insurance was written.” Id. at 422-23 (citing General Ins.

12000–2000
Public Employees Mutual Insurance v. Sellen Construction Co. green
washctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2000Id. at 792-93 .

12000–2000
Leader National Insurance v. Torres green
wash · 1989
1 sentence

1996The Supreme Court held that a general release does not extinguish a subrogation claim when (1) the tortfeasor knows of the insurer’s payment and right of subrogation, (2) the insurer does not consent to the settlement, and (3) the settlement does not exhaust the tortfeasor’s assets. 113 Wn.2d at 373-74 .

11996–1996
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Olsen green
fla · 1981
1 sentence

1990Olsen, 406 So. 2d at 1111 .

11990–1990
Swanson v. Champion International Corp. green
mont · 1982
2 sentences

1987Mrs. Bankhead cites by means of comparison Swanson v. Champion Int'l Corp., 197 Mont. 509, 516 , 646 P.2d 1166 (1982), in which the Montana Supreme Court held that survival actions against third party tortfeasors were clearly subject to workers' compensation liens under the Montana statute " [sjince the subrogation clause of the Workers' Compensation Act refers to the personal representative".

1987Mrs. Bankhead cites by means of comparison Swanson v. Champion Int'l Corp., 197 Mont. 509, 516 , 646 P.2d 1166 (1982), in which the Montana Supreme Court held that survival actions against third party tortfeasors were clearly subject to workers' compensation liens under the Montana statute " [sjince the subrogation clause of the Workers' Compensation Act refers to the personal representative".

11987–1987
Murray v. O'Brien green
· 1909
2 sentences

1940Murray v. O’Brien, 56 Wash. 361 , 105 Pac. 840 , 28 L.

1940Murray v. O’Brien, 56 Wash. 361 , 105 Pac. 840 , 28 L.

11940–1940
Rector v. . Lyda neutral
nc · 1920
11937–1937
Johnson v. Martin neutral
wash · 1915
11935–1935
City of Detroit v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. neutral
mich · 1927
11928–1928

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.020 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 48.01.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.16.100 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.920 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 48.30.010 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 98 (1897–2026) IL 95 (1879–2024) TX 94 (1890–2026) OH 78 (1929–2025) NY 69 (1876–2025) MN 64 (1913–2026) CA 64 (1919–2024) WI 55 (1913–2019) NJ 39 (1942–2024) AL 38 (1874–2024) FL 37 (1916–2024) IN 36 (1853–2025) LA 35 (1914–2018) NC 32 (1911–2017) TN 30 (1932–2024) MI 26 (1886–2022) GA 26 (1893–2014) CT 26 (1919–2026) WA 25 (1928–2024) MO 24 (1898–2023) MD 24 (1933–2024) KS 23 (1885–2006) NE 22 (1895–2018) WV 22 (1896–2015) MS 21 (1880–2020) CO 20 (1931–2021) KY 19 (1909–2024) OK 19 (1924–2017) MA 18 (1924–2020) IA 16 (1916–2022) UT 16 (1929–2018) MT 15 (1933–2016) NM 14 (1960–2019) AZ 14 (1908–2021) VT 13 (1887–2025) DE 13 (1979–2025) ND 13 (1915–2026) OR 12 (1923–2022) AR 11 (1922–2011) VA 10 (1921–2023) ID 9 (1899–2013) ME 9 (1943–2015) AK 7 (1978–2021) NV 7 (1985–2025) RI 6 (1928–2006) DC 6 (1981–2024) WY 4 (1980–2023) SC 4 (1954–2024) SD 4 (1927–2008) NH 2 (1962–2011) HI 2 (1972–1998)

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