BANKSTON v. PIERCE COUNTY

No. 42850-4-II.

301 P.3d 495 (2013)

174 Wn. App. 932

Richard BANKSTON, d/b/a Aarohn Construction, Appellant, v. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2.

May 21, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David B. Jensen , Sylvia Janelle Hall , Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey PS, Seattle, WA, for Appellant.

Douglas D. Shaftel , Pierce County Prosecutors Office-Civil, Tacoma, WA, for Respondent.


WORSWICK, C.J.

¶ 1 A sole proprietorship is not a legal entity separate from its owner. In this contract dispute, Richard Bankston d/b/a Aarohn Construction appeals summary judgment dismissing his suit against Pierce County. He argues that an entity named Aarohn Construction submitted a successful bid and entered into a contract with Pierce County. Holding that any contract between Richard Bankston d/b/a Aarohn Construction and the County is illegal, we affirm...

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