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retained control exception in Washington

9 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2005–2024 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Tauscher v. Puget Sound Power & Light Co.green
wash · 1981 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., Tauscher v. Puget Sound Power and Light Co., 96 Wash.2d 274, 278 , 635 P.2d 426 (1981) (stating that "[o]ur decision [in Kelley ] ... was primarily based on the fact that ... the general contractor on a multi-employer project[] retained control over the common work area and thus had the duty, within the scope of that control, to provide a safe place to work for all employees.").

2010See, e.g., Tauscher v. Puget Sound Power and Light Co., 96 Wash.2d 274, 278 , 635 P.2d 426 (1981) (stating that "[o]ur decision [in Kelley ] ... was primarily based on the fact that ... the general contractor on a multi-employer project[] retained control over the common work area and thus had the duty, within the scope of that control, to provide a safe place to work for all employees.").

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Kamla v. the Space Needle Corporationgreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

14
Hennig v. Crosby Group, Inc.green
wash · 1991 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Hennig v. Crosby Grp., Inc., 116 Wn.2d 131, 133-35 , 802 P.2d 790 (1991); Fardig v. Reynolds, 55 Wn.2d 540, 544-45 , 348 P.2d 661 (I960). 6 ¶76 Unfortunately, the majority creates liability without regard to the fact that the justification for the retained control exception does not exist in the absence of an employment relationship between the employer and an independent contractor in the first place. ¶77 Despite the majority’s reliance on Kelley and Kamla, these cases do not support its new rule.

2013See, e.g., Hennig v. Crosby Grp., Inc., 116 Wn.2d 131, 133-35 , 802 P.2d 790 (1991); Fardig v. Reynolds, 55 Wn.2d 540, 544-45 , 348 P.2d 661 (I960). 6 ¶76 Unfortunately, the majority creates liability without regard to the fact that the justification for the retained control exception does not exist in the absence of an employment relationship between the employer and an independent contractor in the first place. ¶77 Despite the majority’s reliance on Kelley and Kamla, these cases do not support its new rule.

13
Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc.green
wash · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2023
2 sentences

2010The expert's declaration that the Arnolds submitted with the motion stated that the Limpet asbestos used on the Alaska ferries at Lockheed would have violated the then-existing air standard for asbestos exposure. [10] Our Supreme Court observed that "[a]lthough Funk was effectively overruled by Hardy v. Monsanto Enviro-Chem Sys., Inc., 414 Mich. 29 , 323 N.W.2d 270 (1982), on the issue of contributory negligence, its reasoning with respect to the duty of general contractors is still sound and accepted." Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wash.2d 454, 462 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990). [11] We note that the

2010The expert's declaration that the Arnolds submitted with the motion stated that the Limpet asbestos used on the Alaska ferries at Lockheed would have violated the then-existing air standard for asbestos exposure. [10] Our Supreme Court observed that "[a]lthough Funk was effectively overruled by Hardy v. Monsanto Enviro-Chem Sys., Inc., 414 Mich. 29 , 323 N.W.2d 270 (1982), on the issue of contributory negligence, its reasoning with respect to the duty of general contractors is still sound and accepted." Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wash.2d 454, 462 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990). [11] We note that the

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co. green
wash · 1978
2 sentences

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

22013–2024
Kamla v. Space Needle Corp. green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

2013The majority purports to follow Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co., 90 Wn.2d 323, 329-34 , 582 P.2d 500 (1978) and Kamla v. Space Needle Corp., 147 Wn.2d 114, 121 , 52 P.3d 472 (2002), claiming that under these cases no employment relationship is required and whether the retained control exception applies depends only on whether a principal has retained control over the workplace.

22005–2013
Afoa v. Port of Seattle green
wash · 2013
2 sentences

2023Afoa, 191 Wn.2d at 117 (quoting Afoa v. Port of Seattle, 176 Wn.2d 460, 481 , 296 P.3d 800 (2013)); see also Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wn.2d 454, 464 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990).

2023Afoa, 191 Wn.2d at 117 (quoting Afoa v. Port of Seattle, 176 Wn.2d 460, 481 , 296 P.3d 800 (2013)); see also Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wn.2d 454, 464 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990).

12023–2023
Gilbert H. Moen Co. v. Island Steel Erectors, Inc. green
· 1996
2 sentences

2017But as discussed, we do not read the comparative fault statute to render the established retained control doctrine and WISHA specific duty standard meaningless. 98 128 Wn.2d 745 , 912 P.2d 472 (1996). 99 Id. at 757-59 . 100 Id. at 748-51 . 101 id. 102 Id. at 747 . 103 Accordingly, we need not address the other issues Afoa raises on cross appeal.

2017But as discussed, we do not read the comparative fault statute to render the established retained control doctrine and WISHA specific duty standard meaningless. 98 128 Wn.2d 745 , 912 P.2d 472 (1996). 99 Id. at 757-59 . 100 Id. at 748-51 . 101 id. 102 Id. at 747 . 103 Accordingly, we need not address the other issues Afoa raises on cross appeal.

12017–2017
Fardig v. Reynolds green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Hennig v. Crosby Grp., Inc., 116 Wn.2d 131, 133-35 , 802 P.2d 790 (1991); Fardig v. Reynolds, 55 Wn.2d 540, 544-45 , 348 P.2d 661 (I960). 6 ¶76 Unfortunately, the majority creates liability without regard to the fact that the justification for the retained control exception does not exist in the absence of an employment relationship between the employer and an independent contractor in the first place. ¶77 Despite the majority’s reliance on Kelley and Kamla, these cases do not support its new rule.

2013See, e.g., Hennig v. Crosby Grp., Inc., 116 Wn.2d 131, 133-35 , 802 P.2d 790 (1991); Fardig v. Reynolds, 55 Wn.2d 540, 544-45 , 348 P.2d 661 (I960). 6 ¶76 Unfortunately, the majority creates liability without regard to the fact that the justification for the retained control exception does not exist in the absence of an employment relationship between the employer and an independent contractor in the first place. ¶77 Despite the majority’s reliance on Kelley and Kamla, these cases do not support its new rule.

12013–2013
Hardy v. Monsanto Enviro-Chem Systems, Inc green
mich · 1982
2 sentences

2010The expert's declaration that the Arnolds submitted with the motion stated that the Limpet asbestos used on the Alaska ferries at Lockheed would have violated the then-existing air standard for asbestos exposure. [10] Our Supreme Court observed that "[a]lthough Funk was effectively overruled by Hardy v. Monsanto Enviro-Chem Sys., Inc., 414 Mich. 29 , 323 N.W.2d 270 (1982), on the issue of contributory negligence, its reasoning with respect to the duty of general contractors is still sound and accepted." Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wash.2d 454, 462 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990). [11] We note that the

2010The expert's declaration that the Arnolds submitted with the motion stated that the Limpet asbestos used on the Alaska ferries at Lockheed would have violated the then-existing air standard for asbestos exposure. [10] Our Supreme Court observed that "[a]lthough Funk was effectively overruled by Hardy v. Monsanto Enviro-Chem Sys., Inc., 414 Mich. 29 , 323 N.W.2d 270 (1982), on the issue of contributory negligence, its reasoning with respect to the duty of general contractors is still sound and accepted." Stute v. P.B.M.C., Inc., 114 Wash.2d 454, 462 , 788 P.2d 545 (1990). [11] We note that the

12010–2010
Kinney v. Space Needle Corp. neutral
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2005Kamla, 147 Wn. 2d at 121 ; Kinney, 121 Wn.

12005–2005
Kinney v. Space Needle Corp. green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2005Id. at 247-48, 85 P.3d 918 . ¶ 28 Examining the record here, there is insufficient evidence to raise a question of fact as to whether the retained control exception applies.

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.17.060 (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

CA 26 (2002–2026) IL 21 (2004–2026) MI 15 (1986–2025) WA 9 (2005–2024) UT 7 (1999–2014) IA 5 (2009–2026) PA 3 (2005–2019) AZ 2 (1979–1990) ND 2 (2001–2003)

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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