STANSFIELD v. DOUGLAS COUNTY

No. 18553-2-III.

27 P.3d 205 (2001)

107 Wash.App. 1

James A. STANSFIELD, M.D., Appellant, v. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Defendant, State of Washington, Death Investigation Council; University of Washington Directing and Acting through the State Toxicology Laboratory, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 3, Panel Nine.

Publication Ordered June 26, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert F. Hedrick, Seattle, Mark Stansfield, Quincy, for Appellant.

Catherine Hendricks, Asst. Atty. Gen., Seattle, for Respondents.


KURTZ, C.J.

James A. Stansfield, M.D., was tried for the murders of his wife and Fred Smith, a friend. In the middle of the trial for these murders, the prosecutor moved to dismiss the charges. Dr. Stansfield subsequently filed suit against Douglas County and the State of Washington. All claims against the State were dismissed on summary judgment. In this appeal of his case against the State, Dr. Stansfield contends the court...

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