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Pimentel exception in Washington

18 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2023 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Arment v. Kmart Corp.green
washctapp · 1995 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2001–2023
2 sentences

2013This is inadequate. “[T]o invoke the Pimentel exception, a plaintiff must present some evidence that the unsafe condition in the particular location of the accident was reasonably foreseeable.” Arment, 79 Wn.

2013This is inadequate. “[T]o invoke the Pimentel exception, a plaintiff must present some evidence that the unsafe condition in the particular location of the accident was reasonably foreseeable.” Arment, 79 Wn.

45
Wiltse v. Albertson's Inc.green
wash · 1991 · cited in 10 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2021
2 sentences

2017Even when the Pimentel exception applies, the plaintiff must still "establish liability by showing that the operator of the premises had failed to conduct periodic inspections with the frequency required by the foreseeability of risk." Id. ( citing r Pimentel, 100 Wn.2d at 49 ).

2017Even when the Pimentel exception applies, the plaintiff must still "establish liability by showing that the operator of the premises had failed to conduct periodic inspections with the frequency required by the foreseeability of risk." Id. ( citing r Pimentel, 100 Wn.2d at 49 ).

110
Pimentel v. Roundup Companygreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. at 50 . 5 No. 56715-6-II Where a patron sued a mall for injuries caused by slipping on a smear while walking in a common area in a mall, our Supreme Court affirmed the summary judgment order dismissing the action because the patron failed to present sufficient evidence to warrant the application of the Pimentel exception.

2023Id. at 50 . 5 No. 56715-6-II Where a patron sued a mall for injuries caused by slipping on a smear while walking in a common area in a mall, our Supreme Court affirmed the summary judgment order dismissing the action because the patron failed to present sufficient evidence to warrant the application of the Pimentel exception.

16
Iwai v. Stategreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
2 sentences

2006Wiltse, 116 Wash.2d at 456 , 805 P.2d 793 . ¶ 20 In Iwai v. State, 129 Wash.2d 84 , 915 P.2d 1089 (1996), four justices sought to extend the Pimentel exception, reasoning that "`self-service' is not the key to the exception." Iwai, 129 Wash.2d at 100 , 915 P.2d 1089 (quoting Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 654 , 869 P.2d 1014 ).

2006Wiltse, 116 Wash.2d at 456 , 805 P.2d 793 . ¶ 20 In Iwai v. State, 129 Wash.2d 84 , 915 P.2d 1089 (1996), four justices sought to extend the Pimentel exception, reasoning that "`self-service' is not the key to the exception." Iwai, 129 Wash.2d at 100 , 915 P.2d 1089 (quoting Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 654 , 869 P.2d 1014 ).

12
Fredrickson v. Bertolino's Tacoma, Inc.green
washctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Fredrickson, 131 Wn.

2017Fredrickson, 131 Wn.

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Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Smith, Jr.green
colo · 1983 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Smith, supra. An appropriate jury instruction based on the Pimentel rule should have been given.

1988Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Smith, supra. An appropriate jury instruction based on the Pimentel rule should have been given.

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Ingersoll v. DeBartolo, Inc. green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2013But the “Pimentel rule does not apply to the entire area of the store in which customers serve themselves.” Ingersoll, 123 Wn.2d at 653 .

2006Wiltse, 116 Wash.2d at 456 , 805 P.2d 793 . ¶ 20 In Iwai v. State, 129 Wash.2d 84 , 915 P.2d 1089 (1996), four justices sought to extend the Pimentel exception, reasoning that "`self-service' is not the key to the exception." Iwai, 129 Wash.2d at 100 , 915 P.2d 1089 (quoting Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 654 , 869 P.2d 1014 ).

101995–2023
Carlyle v. Safeway Stores, Inc. green
washctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2013App. 272, 277, 896 P.2d 750 , review denied, 128 Wn.2d 1004 (1995). ¶10 Case law illustrates the limited reach of the Pimentel exception.

2013App. 272, 277, 896 P.2d 750 , review denied, 128 Wn.2d 1004 (1995). ¶10 Case law illustrates the limited reach of the Pimentel exception.

81995–2015
O'Donnell v. Zupan Enterprises, Inc. green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2023In contrast, where a customer sued a grocery store after slipping on a piece of lettuce in the checkout aisle, the court reversed the summary judgment order dismissing the action as the customer presented sufficient evidence to warrant the application of the Pimentel exception. 6 No. 56715-6-II O’Donnell v. Zupan Enters., Inc., 107 Wn.

2023In contrast, where a customer sued a grocery store after slipping on a piece of lettuce in the checkout aisle, the court reversed the summary judgment order dismissing the action as the customer presented sufficient evidence to warrant the application of the Pimentel exception. 6 No. 56715-6-II O’Donnell v. Zupan Enters., Inc., 107 Wn.

42005–2023
O'DONNELL v. Zupan Enterprises, Inc. green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2023App. 854, 859 , 28 P.3d 799 (2001).

2023App. 854, 859 , 28 P.3d 799 (2001).

22006–2023
Charlton v. Toys \R\" Us - Delaware green
· 2010
2 sentences

2013Contrary to Tavai’s suggestions, “[w]hether the Pimentel exception applies is often determined as a matter of law.” Charlton, 158 Wn.

2013Contrary to Tavai’s suggestions, “[w]hether the Pimentel exception applies is often determined as a matter of law.” Charlton, 158 Wn.

22013–2013
Brant v. Market Basket Stores, Inc. green
wash · 1967
2 sentences

2006Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 652 , 869 P.2d 1014 (citing Brant v. Market Basket Stores, Inc., 72 Wash.2d 446, 451-52 , 433 P.2d 863 (1967)). [2] Pimentel v. Roundup Co., 100 Wash.2d 39 , 666 P.2d 888 (1983). [3] Other divisions of the Court of Appeals in Washington have agreed that the Pimentel exception applies solely to self-service entities.

2006Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 652 , 869 P.2d 1014 (citing Brant v. Market Basket Stores, Inc., 72 Wash.2d 446, 451-52 , 433 P.2d 863 (1967)). [2] Pimentel v. Roundup Co., 100 Wash.2d 39 , 666 P.2d 888 (1983). [3] Other divisions of the Court of Appeals in Washington have agreed that the Pimentel exception applies solely to self-service entities.

21991–2006
Iwai v. State green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2006Wiltse, 116 Wash.2d at 456 , 805 P.2d 793 . ¶ 20 In Iwai v. State, 129 Wash.2d 84 , 915 P.2d 1089 (1996), four justices sought to extend the Pimentel exception, reasoning that "`self-service' is not the key to the exception." Iwai, 129 Wash.2d at 100 , 915 P.2d 1089 (quoting Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 654 , 869 P.2d 1014 ).

2006Wiltse, 116 Wash.2d at 456 , 805 P.2d 793 . ¶ 20 In Iwai v. State, 129 Wash.2d 84 , 915 P.2d 1089 (1996), four justices sought to extend the Pimentel exception, reasoning that "`self-service' is not the key to the exception." Iwai, 129 Wash.2d at 100 , 915 P.2d 1089 (quoting Ingersoll, 123 Wash.2d at 654 , 869 P.2d 1014 ).

22005–2006
Schmidt v. Coogan green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2017Id. at 611-12 .

2017Id. at 611-12 .

12017–2017
Tavai v. Walmart Stores, Inc. green
washctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2016Id.

2016Id.

12016–2016
Jones v. Allstate Insurance green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2015Co.. 146 Wn.2d 291, 300 , 45 P.3d 1068 (2002). 9CR 56(c); Versuslaw.

2015Co.. 146 Wn.2d 291, 300 , 45 P.3d 1068 (2002). 9CR 56(c); Versuslaw.

12015–2015
Jones v. Allstate Ins. Co. green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2015Co.. 146 Wn.2d 291, 300 , 45 P.3d 1068 (2002). 9CR 56(c); Versuslaw.

2015Co.. 146 Wn.2d 291, 300 , 45 P.3d 1068 (2002). 9CR 56(c); Versuslaw.

12015–2015
Ciminski v. Finn Corp. green
washctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1995If an unsafe condition was not reasonably foreseeable or inherent in Kmart’s operation of an in-store cafeteria, Arment’s claim does not fall within the Pimentel exception and the adequacy of Kmart’s training and inspection policies becomes immaterial. 2 See also Ciminski v. Finn Corp., 13 Wn.

1995If an unsafe condition was not reasonably foreseeable or inherent in Kmart’s operation of an in-store cafeteria, Arment’s claim does not fall within the Pimentel exception and the adequacy of Kmart’s training and inspection policies becomes immaterial. 2 See also Ciminski v. Finn Corp., 13 Wn.

11995–1995
Jackson v. K-Mart Corp. green
kan · 1992
2 sentences

1995App. 815, 823 , 537 P.2d 850 , 85 A.L.R.3d 991 (summary judgment improper because the plaintiff who slipped *699 and fell in a self-serve cafeteria presented evidence that "there tended to be spills in the area where she fell, and that the floor in this area was sometimes greasy”), review denied, 86 Wn.2d 1002 (1975). 3 Jackson slipped and fell in the retail section of a Kmart store after she stepped in "an accumulation of a green liquid substance.” 840 P.2d at 464 .

1995App. 815, 823 , 537 P.2d 850 , 85 A.L.R.3d 991 (summary judgment improper because the plaintiff who slipped *699 and fell in a self-serve cafeteria presented evidence that "there tended to be spills in the area where she fell, and that the floor in this area was sometimes greasy”), review denied, 86 Wn.2d 1002 (1975). 3 Jackson slipped and fell in the retail section of a Kmart store after she stepped in "an accumulation of a green liquid substance.” 840 P.2d at 464 .

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4)

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

WA 18 (1988–2023) CA 3 (2022–2025) NY 2 (2014–2014)

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.

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