22 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2023 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Kinnemangreen1 sentence2018See Kinneman, 155 Wn.2d at 287 ; Tobin, 161 Wn.2d at 524 . | 1 | 1 |
Jones v. Owingsgreen2 sentences2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p 2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p | 1 | 1 |
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| Case | Cited | Years |
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Anhold v. Daniels
green
2 sentences2004Anhold v. Daniels, 94 Wn.2d 40, 46 , 614 P.2d 184 (1980); Hangman Ridge, 105 Wn.2d at 793 . 2004Anhold v. Daniels, 94 Wn.2d 40, 46 , 614 P.2d 184 (1980); Hangman Ridge, 105 Wn.2d at 793 . | 4 | 2000–2004 |
Hangman Ridge Training Stables, Inc. v. Safeco Title Insurance
green
2 sentences2004Anhold v. Daniels, 94 Wash.2d 40, 46 , 614 P.2d 184 (1980); Hangman Ridge, 105 Wash.2d at 793 , 719 P.2d 531 . 2004Anhold v. Daniels, 94 Wn.2d 40, 46 , 614 P.2d 184 (1980); Hangman Ridge, 105 Wn.2d at 793 . | 4 | 2000–2004 |
Diane Christian, et ux v. Antoine Tohmeh, MD, et ux
green
2 sentences2017This holding was reiterated by Division Three most recently in Christian v. Tohmeh, 191 Wn. 2017The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court holding that because Mohr adopted the Herskovits concurrence—the law in loss of chance cases—a but for causation standard was applicable. ¶9 This holding was reiterated by Division Three most recently in Christian v. Tohmeh, 191 Wn. | 3 | 2017–2017 |
Rash v. Providence Health & Services
green
2 sentences2017Rash v. Providence Health & Servs., 183 Wn. 2017Rash v. Providence Health & Servs., 183 Wn. | 3 | 2017–2017 |
Indoor Billboard/Washington, Inc. v. Integra Telecom of Washington, Inc.
green
2 sentences2019The Beauregards must show that "but for the defendant's unfair or deceptive practice, the plaintiff would not have suffered an injury." Indoor Billboard/Wash., Inc. v. Integra Telecom of Wash., Inc., 162 Wn.2d 59, 83 , 170 P.3d 10 (2007). 2016“A plaintiff must establish that, but for the defendant’s unfair or deceptive practice, the plaintiff would not have suffered an injury.” Indoor Billboard, 162 Wn.2d at 84 . | 2 | 2016–2019 |
Mohr v. Grantham
green
2 sentences2014The Mohr court rejected Justice Dore's approach of relaxing the causation standard and fonnally adopted the Herskovits plurality'S rationale of redefining the injury as "the lost chance." Mohr, 172 Wn.2d at 859 . 2014The Mohr court rejected Justice Dore’s approach of relaxing the causation standard and formally adopted the Herskovits plurality’s rationale of redefining the injury as “the lost chance.” Mohr, 172 Wn.2d at 859 . ¶55 The Mohr court’s adoption of Justice Pearson’s decision in Herskovits is consistent with rules of analyzing splintered opinions. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
MacKay v. Acorn Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
green
2 sentences1996We recently held in Mackay v. Acorn Custom Cabinetry, Inc., 127 Wash.2d 302 , 898 P.2d 284 (1995), that "in order to prevail on [a claim of employer retaliation] plaintiff must prove that an attribute listed in RCW 49.60.180(2) was a `substantial factor' in an employer's adverse employment decision." Id. at 310 , 898 P.2d 284 . 1996We recently held in Mackay v. Acorn Custom Cabinetry, Inc., 127 Wash.2d 302 , 898 P.2d 284 (1995), that "in order to prevail on [a claim of employer retaliation] plaintiff must prove that an attribute listed in RCW 49.60.180(2) was a `substantial factor' in an employer's adverse employment decision." Id. at 310 , 898 P.2d 284 . | 2 | 1996–1996 |
Fell v. Spokane Transit Authority
green
1 sentence2023“The causation requirement is based on the commonsense notion that if the alleged discrimination results from factors other than anything the defendant did, the defendant has not violated the Law Against Discrimination.” Id. 23 The fact that this data may not have been available is not a reason to credit the analysis as sufficient to establish causation. 32 For the current opinion, go to https://www.lexisnexis.com/clients/wareports/. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
INDOOR BILLBOARD WASHINGTON, INC. v. Integra Telecom of Washington, Inc.
green
1 sentence2019The Beauregards must show that "but for the defendant's unfair or deceptive practice, the plaintiff would not have suffered an injury." Indoor Billboard/Wash., Inc. v. Integra Telecom of Wash., Inc., 162 Wn.2d 59, 83 , 170 P.3d 10 (2007). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Robinson v. Avis Rent a Car System, Inc.
green
1 sentence2019App. 104, 113 , 22 P.3d 818 (2001). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Robinson v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.
green
1 sentence2019“The causation requirement is met where the defendant induced the plaintiff to act or refrain from acting.” Robinson v. Avis Rent a Car System, 106 Wn. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Tobin
green
1 sentence2018See Kinneman, 155 Wn.2d at 287 ; Tobin, 161 Wn.2d at 524 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Turner
neutral
1 sentence2017App. 709, 730 , 366 P.3d 16 (2015), review denied, 185 Wn.2d 1035 (2016). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Paroline v. United States
green
2 sentences2016Ed. 2d 714 (2014), in using an alternative causation analysis. ¶12 In Paroline , the defendant pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, including two images of a child victim identified as “Amy.”’ Id. at 1716 . 2016Id. ¶14 The Supreme Court accepted review to determine the proper causation analysis and amount of restitution. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Taylor v. Bell
green
1 sentence2015App. 270 , 340 P.3d 951 (2014), does not hold that there is a causation requirement for a party seeking the equitable remedy of disgorgement of fees after a finding that an attorney breached his or her fiduciary duty. 16 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hospital
green
2 sentences2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p 2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Glazer v. Adams
green
2 sentences2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p 2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Harry J. Hicks, Administrator of the Estate of Carol Greitens, Deceased v. United States
green
2 sentences2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p 2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) (“[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor’s negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm”); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff’s reliance on the “loss of a chance” doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir. 1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; “[c]ausation is a matter of | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Douglas v. Bussabarger
green
2 sentences2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p 2011See, e.g., Jones v. Owings, 318 S.C. 72, 77 , 456 S.E.2d 371 (1995) ("[l]egal responsibility in this approach is in reality assigned based on the mere possibility that a tortfeasor's negligence was a cause of the ultimate harm"); Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hosp., 128 N.H. 299, 305 , 512 A.2d 1126 (1986) (rejecting plaintiff's reliance on the "loss of a chance" doctrine expressed in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966); the Hicks rule that allows relaxation of the causation requirement where the defendant increased the risk of harm is ill advised; "[c]ausation is a matter of p | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Schmidt v. Cornerstone Investments, Inc.
green
2 sentences2007Applying WPI 15.01 to the causation analysis for a CPA claim, a plaintiff would have to establish that but for the defendant's unfair or deceptive act or practice the plaintiff's injury would not have occurred. ¶ 53 Two cases, Schmidt and Fisons , that postdate Hangman Ridge applied the proximate cause standard articulated in WPI 15.01. ¶ 54 Schmidt involved a defendant who attempted to sell property that was in disrepair based on an inflated appraisal. 115 Wash.2d at 167, 795 P.2d 1143 . 2007We held that causation was established because the *22 "[p]laintiffs testified at various stages throughout the litigation that had they not been shown the inflated appraisal, they never would have made the investment which led to the injury now complained of." Id. at 168 , 795 P.2d 1143 . | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Everett v. AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS
neutral
1 sentence1993App. 83, 89 , 823 P.2d 1112 (1991) (holding that it is unnecessary to employ a causation analysis where the exclusion at issue used the term "arising from"); Transamerica Ins. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Bruener v. Twin City Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1983Co., 37 Wn.2d 181 , 222 P.2d 833 , 23 A.L.R.2d 385 (1950) precluded the plaintiffs' claims. 1983Co., 37 Wn.2d 181 , 222 P.2d 833 , 23 A.L.R.2d 385 (1950) precluded the plaintiffs' claims. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.