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inadequate warning in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2025 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Young for Young v. Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Stated another way- adequate warnings are a predicate to application of comment k by the express terms of the comment." Id. at 184 (Madsen, J., dissenting). 23 Taylor v. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. No. 92210-1 Since Young, this court addressed comment k another time, but again not in the context of an inadequate warnings claim.

2017Stated another way—adequate warnings are a predicate to application of comment k by the express terms of the comment.” Id. at 184 (Madsen, J., dissenting). ¶43 Since Young , this court addressed comment k another time, but again not in the context of an inadequate warnings claim.

22
United States v. Trung Tran Nguyengreen
ca9 · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025He cites State v. Nguyen, to support the proposition that a serious breakdown in communication can result in an inadequate defense and that even a disagreement over strategy can constitute a conflict. 262 F.3d 998, 1003 (9th Cir. 2001).

11
Allen v. G.D. Searle & Co.green
ord · 1989 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Searle & Co., 708 F. Supp. 1142, 1151 (D.

11

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 (20)

CaseCitedYears
Taylor v. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2017Id. at 794 .

2017Id. at 794 .

32017–2017
Teagle v. Fischer & Porter Co. green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

2012Plaintiffs stated that their claims “rest squarely on the respirator product in and of itself, and specifically on the inadequate warnings and instructions of the respirator product, without reference to any other manufacturer’s products.” Id. ¶28 We agree with the plaintiffs.

1978Teagle v. Fischer & Porter Co., 89 Wn.2d 149 , 570 P.2d 438 (1977); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A, comments h and j (1965).

21978–2012
State v. Bartels green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2011State v. Bartels, 112 Wash.2d 882, 889 , 774 P.2d 1183 (1989). ¶ 17 In each of these cases, the inadequate warnings either omitted a portion of the warnings the implied consent statute mandated or were legally inaccurate.

2011State v. Bartels, 112 Wash.2d 882, 889 , 774 P.2d 1183 (1989). ¶ 17 In each of these cases, the inadequate warnings either omitted a portion of the warnings the implied consent statute mandated or were legally inaccurate.

22011–2011
Simonetta v. Viad Corp. green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2010Simonetta, 165 Wash.2d at 355 , 197 P.3d 127 . ¶ 26 Common law strict liability for unreasonably dangerous products is limited to the parties in the chain of distribution, including sellers, wholesale or retail dealers or distributors, and manufacturers.

2010Simonetta, 165 Wn.2d at 354-55 . ¶26 Common law strict liability for unreasonably dangerous products is limited to the parties in the chain of distribution, including sellers, wholesale or retail dealers or distributors, and manufacturers.

22010–2010
Santosky v. Kramer green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2001Santosky, 455 U.S. at 757 n. 9, 102 S.Ct. 1388 .

2001Santosky, 455 U.S. at 757 n.9.

22001–2001
State v. Bergeron green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2025Inadequate instruction of the jury, or its omission entirely, is an error of constitutional magnitude because due process requires instruction on “the presumption of innocence and the right to have the State prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Ackerman, 11 Wn. App. 2d 304 , 309-310, 453 P.3d 749 (2019) (quoting State v. Johnson, 100 Wn.2d 607, 614 , 674 P.2d 145 (1983), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bergeron, 105 Wn.2d 1 , 711 P.2d 1000 (1985)).

2025Inadequate instruction of the jury, or its omission entirely, is an error of constitutional magnitude because due process requires instruction on “the presumption of innocence and the right to have the State prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Ackerman, 11 Wn. App. 2d 304 , 309-310, 453 P.3d 749 (2019) (quoting State v. Johnson, 100 Wn.2d 607, 614 , 674 P.2d 145 (1983), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bergeron, 105 Wn.2d 1 , 711 P.2d 1000 (1985)).

12025–2025
State Of Washington, Respondent/cr-appellant v. Jesse Randall Ackerman, Appellant/cr-respondent neutral
washctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2025Inadequate instruction of the jury, or its omission entirely, is an error of constitutional magnitude because due process requires instruction on “the presumption of innocence and the right to have the State prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Ackerman, 11 Wn. App. 2d 304 , 309-310, 453 P.3d 749 (2019) (quoting State v. Johnson, 100 Wn.2d 607, 614 , 674 P.2d 145 (1983), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bergeron, 105 Wn.2d 1 , 711 P.2d 1000 (1985)).

12025–2025
State v. Johnson yellow
wash · 1983
2 sentences

2025Inadequate instruction of the jury, or its omission entirely, is an error of constitutional magnitude because due process requires instruction on “the presumption of innocence and the right to have the State prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Ackerman, 11 Wn. App. 2d 304 , 309-310, 453 P.3d 749 (2019) (quoting State v. Johnson, 100 Wn.2d 607, 614 , 674 P.2d 145 (1983), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bergeron, 105 Wn.2d 1 , 711 P.2d 1000 (1985)).

2025Inadequate instruction of the jury, or its omission entirely, is an error of constitutional magnitude because due process requires instruction on “the presumption of innocence and the right to have the State prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Ackerman, 11 Wn. App. 2d 304 , 309-310, 453 P.3d 749 (2019) (quoting State v. Johnson, 100 Wn.2d 607, 614 , 674 P.2d 145 (1983), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bergeron, 105 Wn.2d 1 , 711 P.2d 1000 (1985)).

12025–2025
State v. Hendrickson green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2018Jason further argues that his attorney provided an inadequate defense for refusing to incorporate evidence of the family dispute into her defense strategy. "'[D]eficient performance is not shown by matters that go to trial strategy or tactics." State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 551 , 973 13 No. 76313-3-1/ 14 P.2d 1049 (1999)(quoting State v. Hendrickson, 129 Wn.2d 61, 77-78 , 917 P.2d 563 (1996)).

12018–2018
State v. Studd green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2018Jason further argues that his attorney provided an inadequate defense for refusing to incorporate evidence of the family dispute into her defense strategy. "'[D]eficient performance is not shown by matters that go to trial strategy or tactics." State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 551 , 973 13 No. 76313-3-1/ 14 P.2d 1049 (1999)(quoting State v. Hendrickson, 129 Wn.2d 61, 77-78 , 917 P.2d 563 (1996)).

12018–2018
State v. Hendrickson green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2018Jason further argues that his attorney provided an inadequate defense for refusing to incorporate evidence of the family dispute into her defense strategy. "'[D]eficient performance is not shown by matters that go to trial strategy or tactics." State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 551 , 973 13 No. 76313-3-1/ 14 P.2d 1049 (1999)(quoting State v. Hendrickson, 129 Wn.2d 61, 77-78 , 917 P.2d 563 (1996)).

12018–2018
Ruiz-Guzman v. Amvac Chemical Corp. green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2017In Ruiz-Guzman v. Amvac Chemical Corp., 141 Wn.2d 493, 496 , 7 P.3d 795 (2000), the sole question pertaining to comment k was whether a pesticide could qualify as an “unavoidably unsafe product” under Restatement § 402A.

12017–2017
Ruiz-Guzman v. Amvac Chemical Corp. green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2017In Ruiz-Guzman v. Amvac Chemical Corp., 141 Wn.2d 493, 496 , 7 P.3d 795 (2000), the sole question pertaining to comment k was whether a pesticide could qualify as an “unavoidably unsafe product” under Restatement § 402A.

12017–2017
Addington v. Texas green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2011Id.

2011Id.

12011–2011
Mansour v. King County green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2011It further emphasized that “[a]ppellate review cannot cure an inadequate standard of proof Mansour, 131 Wn.

12011–2011
Simonetta v. Viad Corp. yellow
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2010Simonetta, 165 Wash.2d at 355 , 197 P.3d 127 . ¶ 26 Common law strict liability for unreasonably dangerous products is limited to the parties in the chain of distribution, including sellers, wholesale or retail dealers or distributors, and manufacturers.

12010–2010
Ayers v. Johnson & Johnson Baby Products Co. green
wash · 1992
1 sentence

1998Id. at 763 .

11998–1998
State v. Wicke green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

1980Wiley next raises a constitutional issue by contending that there was an inadequate waiver of jury trial. 1 He argues that a criminal defendant's attorney may not waive his client's right to jury trial, citing State v. Wicke, 91 Wn.2d 638 , 591 P.2d 452 (1979), for the propositions that every reasonable presumption should be indulged against a waiver and the prosecution bears the burden of demonstrating that there was a personal waiver by the defendant.

1980Wiley next raises a constitutional issue by contending that there was an inadequate waiver of jury trial. 1 He argues that a criminal defendant's attorney may not waive his client's right to jury trial, citing State v. Wicke, 91 Wn.2d 638 , 591 P.2d 452 (1979), for the propositions that every reasonable presumption should be indulged against a waiver and the prosecution bears the burden of demonstrating that there was a personal waiver by the defendant.

11980–1980
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1976The majority opinion in the instant case, in adopting arguments discussed in Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 (1974), provides no defense or provides an inadequate defense to the weaknesses in those arguments as pointed out by Justice Brennan.

1976Ed. 2d 789 , 94 S. Ct. 2997 (1974), provides no defense or provides an inadequate defense to the weaknesses in those arguments as pointed out by Justice Brennan.

11976–1976
Jenks v. McGranaghan green
nyappdiv · 1969
1 sentence

1972The distinction between those risks inherent in the game and the risk of an inadequate warning was discussed in Jenks v. McGranaghan, supra. The court recognized that if a defendant knew that his ball was likely to land in the plaintiff’s location and drove without adequate warning it could not be said that the plaintiff could anticipate such a danger and assume such a risk.

11972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.72.030 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.72.010 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.22.015 (4) CFR § 42c.f.r.422.204 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.510 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.22.920 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.72.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 70.41.230 (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

CA 47 (1954–2026) NJ 33 (1979–2026) IL 29 (1981–2026) OH 22 (1991–2024) PA 21 (1938–2025) WA 21 (1972–2025) FL 19 (1974–2026) MS 17 (1993–2017) TX 17 (1971–2021) ME 14 (1983–2018) CT 10 (1992–2021) NY 9 (1925–2024) IN 9 (1977–2015) NM 9 (1965–2023) WI 8 (1986–2024) NV 8 (1985–2017) OR 8 (1996–2024) IA 8 (1968–2017) AZ 7 (1964–2024) MD 7 (1974–2018) MN 6 (1985–2024) OK 6 (1969–2022) MA 6 (1978–2023) DC 6 (1976–2025) LA 6 (1989–2018) MI 5 (1979–2025) UT 5 (1994–2025) SD 4 (2005–2016) MO 4 (1961–2011) KS 4 (1992–2022) CO 4 (1980–2025) VT 4 (1996–2007) TN 4 (2010–2016) NC 3 (1979–2003) SC 2 (2003–2003) ND 2 (1980–1980) MT 2 (2011–2017) GA 2 (1986–2019) ID 2 (2012–2013) HI 2 (1995–2014) KY 2 (2022–2023)

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