BRIGGS v. PACIFICORP

No. 21746-9-III.

85 P.3d 369 (2003)

120 Wash.App. 319

Larry D. BRIGGS and Bonnie Briggs, husband and wife, Appellants, v. PACIFICORP, a foreign corporation, Respondent.

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

Publication Ordered and Reconsideration Denied February 10, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James S. Scott, Ralph D. Scott, Scott & Scott, Yakima, WA, for Appellants.

Gregory S. Lighty, Attorney at Law, Yakima, WA, for Respondent.


KURTZ, J.

While he was working on a commercial advertising sign, Larry Briggs received an electrical shock when his boom cable swung out and touched an uninsulated electrical distribution line owned by Pacificorp. Mr. Briggs was injured, and he sued Pacificorp under the theories of strict liability and negligence. Pacificorp successfully moved for summary judgment, and the case was dismissed. Mr. Briggs appeals. We affirm the judgment of the trial court that reasonable...

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