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Washington State Supreme Court · June 16, 2026 · Compliments of TVW.org

The Washington State Supreme Court heard argument June 16 in Aaron Brandt et al v. James Shaw over whether the state's "sudden incapacitation" defense should be evaluated under ordinary evidentiary standards at summary judgment. Petitioner's counsel argued a contemporaneous stroke can bar negligence claims without heightened corroboration; opposing counsel said the record lacks proof the stroke incapacitated the driver.

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