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LaPLANTE v. STATE

No. 43328.

85 Wn.2d 154 (1975)

531 P.2d 299

BARBARA LaPLANTE et al, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

January 30, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nashem, Prediletto, Brooks & Schussler and Terry A. Brooks, for appellants.

Slade Gorton, Attorney General, and Earl R. McGimpsey, Assistant, for respondent.

Daniel F. Sullivan, amicus curiae.

STAFFORD, C.J.

Barbara and Joe LaPlante (appellants) seek review of a trial court's order granting the State's motion for summary judgment.

On May 31, 1972, Barbara LaPlante and James Davie were paying passengers in a taxicab owned and operated by Bessie Matheny, doing business as Berry's Cab. An accident occurred as Mrs. Matheny attempted to make a U-turn on Highway 97. Mr. Davie was killed and Mrs. LaPlante was seriously injured.

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