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wrongful termination claim in Washington

11 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2011–2024 3 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
Roberts v. Dudleygreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wash.2d 58, 71 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). [9] Thus, *596 though MUMA does not imply a cause of action against an employer who discharges an employee for using medical marijuana, it could still provide the basis for Roe's wrongful termination claim. ¶ 34 An employee must establish a clear statement of public policy to satisfy the clarity element.

2011Id. at 71, 993 P.2d 901 . [10] We note that the Washington State Human Rights Commission, the agency charged with investigating employee discrimination claims, acknowledges that "it would not be a reasonable accommodation of a disability for an employer to violate federal law, or allow an employee to violate federal law, by employing a person who uses medical marijuana." Laura Lindstrand, Wash. State Human Rights Comm'n, Washington Non-discrimination Laws and the Use of Medical Marijuana at 1 (June 7, 2011), available at http:// www.hum.wa.gov/Documents/Guidance/medical% 20marijuana.doc.

22
Roberts v. Dudleygreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wash.2d 58, 71 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). [9] Thus, *596 though MUMA does not imply a cause of action against an employer who discharges an employee for using medical marijuana, it could still provide the basis for Roe's wrongful termination claim. ¶ 34 An employee must establish a clear statement of public policy to satisfy the clarity element.

2011See Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wn.2d 58, 71 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). 9 Thus, though MUMA does not imply a cause of action against an employer who discharges an employee for using medical marijuana, it could still provide the basis for Roe’s wrongful termination claim. ¶35 An employee must establish a clear statement of public policy to satisfy the clarity element.

22
Bravo v. Dolsen Companiesgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Bravo v. Dolsen Cos., 125 Wn.2d 745, 752, 758 , 888 P.2d 147 (1995); Briggs v. Nova Servs., 166 Wn.2d 794, 803 , 213 P.3d 910 (2009).

2021See Bravo v. Dolsen Cos., 125 Wn.2d 745, 752, 758 , 888 P.2d 147 (1995); Briggs v. Nova Servs., 166 Wn.2d 794, 803 , 213 P.3d 910 (2009).

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
Roe v. TeleTech Customer Care Management (Colorado) LLC green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2024Id.

2024Id.

22024–2024
Smith v. Bates Technical College green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2013Id. at 945 (first alteration in original) (citation omitted). ¶15 We considered the viability of a wrongful termination claim based upon the statutory remedies under chapter 41.56 RCW in Smith, 139 Wn.2d 793 .

2013In the course of our analysis, we examined key distinctions between available tort remedies and statutory remedies and concluded that Smith should not be barred from bringing a tort claim “simply because her administrative and contractual remedies may partially compensate her wrongful discharge.” Id. at 806 . f 16 Not surprisingly, the Piels rely on Smith in asserting a wrongful termination claim against the City.

22013–2013
Martin v. Gonzaga Univ. green
wash · 2018
1 sentence

2021Martin, 191 Wn.2d at 725 .

12021–2021
Briggs v. Nova Services green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2021See Bravo v. Dolsen Cos., 125 Wn.2d 745, 752, 758 , 888 P.2d 147 (1995); Briggs v. Nova Servs., 166 Wn.2d 794, 803 , 213 P.3d 910 (2009).

12021–2021
Briggs v. Nova Services green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2021See Bravo v. Dolsen Cos., 125 Wn.2d 745, 752, 758 , 888 P.2d 147 (1995); Briggs v. Nova Servs., 166 Wn.2d 794, 803 , 213 P.3d 910 (2009).

12021–2021
Dolan v. King County green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2019Id. at 320-21 .

12019–2019
Corey v. Pierce County green
washctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2016App. 752 , 225 P.3d 367 (2010) (deputy prosecuting attorney who prevailed on a wrongful termination claim entitled to an award of attorney fees based on recovery of a judgment for wages owed).

12016–2016
Gardner v. Loomis Armored Inc. green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2013Gardner v. Loomis Armored, Inc., 128 Wn.2d 931, 936 , 913 P.2d 377 (1996). |33 Here, SVR argues that “Washington law does not support a public policy tort based on a claim that the employer acted unlawfully and an employee voluntarily quits in response.” Br. of Appellant at 37.

12013–2013
Gardner v. Loomis Armored, Inc. green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2013Gardner v. Loomis Armored, Inc., 128 Wn.2d 931, 936 , 913 P.2d 377 (1996). |33 Here, SVR argues that “Washington law does not support a public policy tort based on a claim that the employer acted unlawfully and an employee voluntarily quits in response.” Br. of Appellant at 37.

12013–2013
Thompson v. St. Regis Paper Company green
wash · 1984
1 sentence

2013Regis Paper Co., 102 Wn.2d 219, 232 , 685 P. d 1081 (1984) quoting.Parnar v: Americana 2 ( Hotels, Inc., Haw. 370, 380, 652 P. d 625 (1982)). 65 2 Washington courts have specifically held that a wrongful termination in violation of public policy occurs 1)where employees are fired for refusing to commit an illegal act; 2)where ( employees are fired for performing a public duty or obligation, such as serving jury duty; 3)where employees are fired for exercising a legal right or privilege, ( such as filing workers' compensation claims; and (4)where employees are fired in retaliation for reporting

12013–2013
Douchette v. Bethel School District No. 403 green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2013App. 542, 551 , 85 P.3d 959 (2004). ¶17 In support of its contention that the statute of limitations barred the employees’ wrongful termination claim, SVR relies exclusively on its own interpretation of a single Washington case, Douchette v. Bethel School District No. 403, 117 Wn.2d 805 , 818 P.2d 1362 (1991).

2013App. 542, 551 , 85 P.3d 959 (2004). ¶17 In support of its contention that the statute of limitations barred the employees’ wrongful termination claim, SVR relies exclusively on its own interpretation of a single Washington case, Douchette v. Bethel School District No. 403, 117 Wn.2d 805 , 818 P.2d 1362 (1991).

12013–2013
Travis v. Tacoma Public School Dist. green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2013App. 542, 551 , 85 P.3d 959 (2004). ¶17 In support of its contention that the statute of limitations barred the employees’ wrongful termination claim, SVR relies exclusively on its own interpretation of a single Washington case, Douchette v. Bethel School District No. 403, 117 Wn.2d 805 , 818 P.2d 1362 (1991).

12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.040 (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

CA 88 (1989–2026) OH 17 (2001–2026) TX 15 (1997–2026) CT 15 (1993–2017) WA 11 (2011–2024) UT 10 (1997–2020) NJ 8 (1988–2024) NC 8 (2005–2025) VA 7 (1997–2025) AZ 7 (1997–2022) IL 6 (1986–2019) NY 5 (2001–2015) IA 5 (2013–2025) PA 5 (2000–2023) WV 5 (2013–2026) MA 4 (2002–2017) DC 4 (2008–2018) IN 4 (2002–2019) CO 4 (1997–2026) NV 4 (2019–2019) MI 3 (1997–2016) ND 3 (1993–2013) OK 3 (1996–2009) VT 3 (2012–2023) AK 3 (1988–2024) MN 3 (1996–2012) MO 3 (2016–2019) SD 3 (1995–2008) NH 3 (2004–2023) KY 3 (2023–2025) MT 2 (1993–2008) NM 2 (2004–2006) AL 2 (2003–2003) SC 2 (2009–2011) WI 2 (2013–2013) RI 2 (2007–2015) OR 2 (2000–2015) DE 2 (2024–2024) AR 2 (2021–2023) GA 2 (2002–2007)

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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