Court Opinion

ID: 9609345
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-22 03:26:21.40643+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:19:57.578464
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Petrie, J.
(dissenting)—I am forced to dissent from the generally well-reasoned opinion of the majority. A claimant seeking imposition of civil penalties as authorized by RCW 19.86.140 need not prove consumer reliance to establish an unfair or deceptive practice. State v. Ralph Williams' N.W. Chrysler Plymouth, Inc., 87 Wn.2d 298, 317, 553 P.2d 423 (1976); Testo v. Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile, Inc., 16 Wn. App. 39, 51, 554 P.2d 349, 83 A.L.R.3d 680 (1976).
*117I would reverse the judgment, impose penalties (at least) for the western boundary deceptions, and substantially increase the attorney fees.
Reconsideration denied February 9, 1982.
Review denied by Supreme Court May 7, 1982.