Seyfarth ShawยทEMPLOYMENT / LABOR
Washington Supreme Court Allows Negligent Retention and Vicarious Liability Together
A Washington Supreme Court ruling lets negligent retention and vicarious liability theories proceed in the same case against an employer, sharpening documentation and defense stakes for personnel decisions.
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Read the original firm alert โ Thursday, October 8, 2026