Case Updates
Washington Supreme Court determines retroactive application of products liability law
June 04, 2009
The Washington Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that held that the Court's 1960 and 1975 decisions adopting strict product liability as to manufacturers and sellers, respectively, may be applied retroactively.
Amicus brief supporting cert. filed 11/21/07. Cert. granted 6/4/08. Motion to re-apply for amicus status filed 6/10/08. Decided 6/4/09.
Case Documents
- Lunsford v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (NCLC First Motion and Brief, 11-20-07).pdf
- Lunsford v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (NCLC Second Motion, 6-6-08).pdf