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Diaz v. State

Citations

  • 175 Wash. 2d 457
  • 285 P.3d 873

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  • explaining that an evidentiary ruling is not subjectto reversal on appeal unless the error was prejudicial, i.e., it affected the outcome of trial
  • “Washington courts have, for years, firmly presumed that jurors follow the court’s instructions.”
  • RCW 7.70.080 is unconstitutional where it conflicts with ER 408, prohibiting the admission of evidence of settlements
  • “The collateral source rule ensures that the fact finder will not reduce the plaintiff’s award because the plaintiff has received compensation from a third party.” (citing Mazon, 158 Wn.2d at 452)

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Judges: Fairhurst, González, Johnson, Madsen, Only, Owens, Stephens, Wiggins, Worswick

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