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WHITE v. STATE

No. 63500-5.

929 P.2d 396 (1996)

131 Wash.2d 1

Judy C. WHITE, Petitioner, v. The STATE of Washington, Evelyn Blanchard, former Director of Nursing Services at Washington Soldier's Home and Colony, in her individual capacities; Alan Harrah, former Superintendent of Washington Soldier's Home and Colony, in his individual capacity, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided January 9, 1997.

Reconsideration Denied February 20, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey L. Needle, Seattle, Frank & Rosen, Clifford Freed, Seattle, for amicus curiae.

Law Offices of Neil J. Hoff, Paul A. Lindenmuth, Tacoma, for Petitioner.

Christine Gregoire, Attorney General, Jeffrey Freimund, Asst., Olympia, for Respondents.

GUY, Justice.

An employee of a state-operated nursing home brought this action alleging that she was transferred from one position to another in retaliation for reporting an incident of suspected patient abuse. The employee seeks damages, under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, for violation of her First Amendment rights and, additionally, asks this court to recognize an action in tort for "wrongful...

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