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J.A. v. STATE, DSHS

No. 29932-1-II.

86 P.3d 202 (2004)

J.A., Respondent, v. STATE of Washington, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Department of Children, Youth and Family Services, Child Protective Services, John Does 1-10 and Jane Does 1-10; and The OK Boys Ranch, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2.

March 16, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Francis Kennedy, Attorney at Law, Gig Harbor, WA, for Petitioner.

John Robert Connelly, Attorney at Law, Tacoma, WA, for Respondent.

SEINFELD, P.J.

The State of Washington challenges the subject matter jurisdiction of the Pierce County superior court to hear J.A.'s tort action against the State. Holding that references in RCW 4.92.010 to venue do not limit superior court subject matter jurisdiction over suits initiated against the State, we affirm the trial court's denial of the State's motion to dismiss and we remand for trial.

FACTS

J.A. filed a tort claim against the State...

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