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Washington court upholds $328,715 divorce payout from husband's 401(k) despite tax concerns

In a landmark ruling, a Washington court awarded a woman $328,715.53 from her husband's retirement funds. She raised concerns over tax consequences and financial liquidity, but the court upheld the arrangement, taking into account their financial situation and the duration of their marriage. Moreover, her requests for spousal support and…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Washington court removes $47M in damages but upholds bad-faith findings after deadly family crash

A recent ruling from the Washington State appeals court has slashed about $47 million in punitive damages previously awarded against Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company. This decision reaffirmed that the insurer acted in bad faith while managing claims tied to a devastating car accident. Meseret Shiferaw, who tragically lost three children…

The Times of India · Nov 11

Washington woman wins five-year protection order against ex-husband

A Washington woman applied for a domestic violence protection order after her ex-husband's alarming actions. He allegedly accessed her devices and tracked her credit card spending, despite a no-contact order. Following his violent behavior, the court issued a five-year protection order, which he challenged unsuccessfully. The Washington Court of Appeals…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Washington appeals court lets wife keep home despite ex-husband's mortgage concerns

In a challenging divorce case in Washington, a couple with seven children faced intricate property division concerning their home in Sequim. The court granted the wife ownership of the property, while also placing the mortgage debt on her. This ruling allowed her to maintain the home without needing to refinance,…

The Times of India · Oct 28

Washington Supreme Court irrigation case: Farmer contests $618,000 irrigation penalties

Ron Fodé, a dedicated farmer from Washington State, is fighting against hefty penalties threatening his agricultural livelihood due to irrigation practices. The conflict arose in 2017 over water rights for his crops, leading to the Department of Ecology rejecting his irrigation assistance applications. This has resulted in penalties totaling $618,000.

The Times of India · Oct 11

Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children in Online Media Violates First Amendment

An excerpt from a long Washington Court of Appeals decision approved yesterday for publication, Asbach v. Couto (Judge Bradley Maxa,… The post Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children in Online Media Violates First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 13

Repeated Sex Assault Accusations Can Lead to Washington "Antiharassment Protection Order" even Without Court Finding They're False

From Bobick v. Fernandes, decided yesterday by the Washington Court of Appeals Judge Janet Chung, joined by Judges Michael Diaz… The post Repeated Sex Assault Accusations Can Lead to Washington "Antiharassment Protection Order" even Without Court Finding They're False appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Oct 1, 2025

Washington Court of Appeals Concurrence's >2500-Word Sharp Criticism of President Trump

From the concurrence in Judge George Fearing's concurrence in today's Wilkinson v. Wash. Med. Comm'n. Judge Fearing wrote the majority… The post Washington Court of Appeals Concurrence's >2500-Word Sharp Criticism of President Trump appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 16, 2025

Mask Mandate Doesn't Violate the First Amendment Right to Engage in Symbolic Expression

From a decision last week by the Washington Court of Appeals in Sehmel v. Shah, written by Judge Lisa Worswick, joined by Acting Chief Judge Anne Cruser and agreed with on this point by Judge Bernard Veljacic: Appellants argue that the act of not wearing a mask communicates a political…

Reason · Aug 18, 2022