Supreme Court Revives Paraplegic Worker's Claims against Port

A divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday gave a paralyzed ground crew worker a second chance to proceed with a suit against the owner and operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport under three separate theories of liability applicable to entities that control the common area of a "multi-employer workplace."In a 5-3 decision, a majority of the high court ruled that Brandon Afoa could pursue claims against the Port of Seattle for alleged breaches of its duty to him as a business invitee of the safety regulations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and of its com...