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causation requirement in Washington

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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Kinnemangreen
wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Kinneman, 155 Wn.2d at 287 ; Tobin, 161 Wn.2d at 524 .

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Jones v. Owingsgreen
sc · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

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

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

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Anhold v. Daniels green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2004Anhold 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 .

42000–2004
Hangman Ridge Training Stables, Inc. v. Safeco Title Insurance green
· 1986
2 sentences

2004Anhold 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 .

42000–2004
Diane Christian, et ux v. Antoine Tohmeh, MD, et ux green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2017This 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.

32017–2017
Rash v. Providence Health & Services green
washctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2017Rash v. Providence Health & Servs., 183 Wn.

2017Rash v. Providence Health & Servs., 183 Wn.

32017–2017
Indoor Billboard/Washington, Inc. v. Integra Telecom of Washington, Inc. green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2019The 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 .

22016–2019
Mohr v. Grantham green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2014The 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.

22014–2014
MacKay v. Acorn Custom Cabinetry, Inc. green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

21996–1996
Fell v. Spokane Transit Authority green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2023“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/.

12023–2023
INDOOR BILLBOARD WASHINGTON, INC. v. Integra Telecom of Washington, Inc. green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2019The 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).

12019–2019
Robinson v. Avis Rent a Car System, Inc. green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2019App. 104, 113 , 22 P.3d 818 (2001).

12019–2019
Robinson v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2019“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.

12019–2019
State v. Tobin green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2018See Kinneman, 155 Wn.2d at 287 ; Tobin, 161 Wn.2d at 524 .

12018–2018
State v. Turner neutral
wash · 2016
1 sentence

2017App. 709, 730 , 366 P.3d 16 (2015), review denied, 185 Wn.2d 1035 (2016).

12017–2017
Paroline v. United States green
· 2014
2 sentences

2016Ed. 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.

12016–2016
Taylor v. Bell green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015App. 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

12015–2015
Pillsbury-Flood v. Portsmouth Hospital green
nh · 1986
2 sentences

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

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

12011–2011
Glazer v. Adams green
wash · 1964
2 sentences

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

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

12011–2011
Harry J. Hicks, Administrator of the Estate of Carol Greitens, Deceased v. United States green
ca4 · 1966
2 sentences

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

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

12011–2011
Douglas v. Bussabarger green
wash · 1968
2 sentences

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

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

12011–2011
Schmidt v. Cornerstone Investments, Inc. green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2007Applying 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 .

12007–2007
Everett v. AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS neutral
washctapp · 1991
1 sentence

1993App. 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.

11993–1993
Bruener v. Twin City Fire Insurance neutral
wash · 1950
2 sentences

1983Co., 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.

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.020 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.120 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.920 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.22.005 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.180 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.70.040 (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

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