TORTES v. KING COUNTY

No. 49576-3-I.

84 P.3d 252 (2003)

119 Wash.App. 1

Catherine TORTES, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington and its agencies and subdivisions, including the Department of Transportation and the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle ("Metro"); Ron Sims and Paul Tolliver, acting in their individual capacities, and John Does 1 through 10, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

As Amended September 22, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hector Leal, Redmond, WA, for Respondent.

Frederick M. Meyers, David D. Swartling, Charles Bailey, Stephania C. Denton, Seattle, WA, for Appellant.


GROSSE, J.

A common carrier owes the highest degree of care to its passengers commensurate with the practical operation of its business at the time and place in question. But as a general rule, a common carrier is not required to take measures to protect its passengers from the unforeseen intentional misconduct or criminal acts of third persons. The decision of the trial court is affirmed.

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