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SCHMIDT v. COOGAN

No. 79554-1.

173 P.3d 273 (2007)

Teresa SCHMIDT, an individual, Appellant/Cross-Respondent, v. Timothy P. and "Jane Doe" COOGAN, and the marital community comprised thereof; and The Law Offices of Timothy Patrick Coogan, and all partners thereof, Respondent/Cross-Appellants.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

December 13, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dan'l Wayne Bridges, Justin E. Bolster, McGaughey Bridges Dunlap PLLC, Bellevue, WA, for Appellant/Cross-Respondent.

Paul Alexander Lindenmuth, Ben F. Barcus & Associates PLLC, Tacoma, WA, for Respondent/Cross-Appellants.

PER CURIAM.

¶ 1 Teresa Schmidt hired Timothy Coogan to represent her in a premises liability action against a grocery store. Coogan waited until the final day of the statutory period to file the complaint and then named the wrong defendant. The case was dismissed. Schmidt successfully sued Coogan for malpractice and was awarded $212,000 in damages. The trial court ordered a new trial as to damages only. Both parties...

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