Opinion ID: 2515303
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: HK v. Long Painting & Herrick Steel

Text: ¶ 37 HK argues that if we reverse the summary judgment order involving the PFD and Mariners' claims, we should also reverse the summary judgment dismissal of its third party claims against Long Painting and Herrick Steel. See Br. of Respondents/Cross-Appellants at 23-24; Reply Br. of Cross-Appellants at 3-5. We agree that the record before us is insufficient to support summary judgment in favor of the subcontractors. Long Painting and Herrick Steel did not bring summary judgment motions against HK, and the basis for the trial court's order granting summary judgment is not entirely clear but appears to follow solely from the grant of summary judgment to HK. ¶ 38 While RAP 2.5(a) allows us to affirm a trial court order on any basis supported in the record, the record here does not allow us to consider whether HK's third party claims should be treated the same as the PFD and Mariners claims under RCW 4.16.160 or whether any ground in equity requires this result. See Br. of Amicus Curiae Associated General Contractors of Washington at 11-12. Accordingly, we reverse the order granting summary judgment to Long Painting and Herrick Steel and remand to the trial court so that the parties may have their arguments and authorities fully considered. We deny Long Painting's request for attorney fees under RAP 18.9.