Idaho Supreme Court, 2009

65 opinions

SADDLEHORN RANCH LANDOWNERS, INC.; William Cheney; Nathan Gaston; Robert Krechter; Michael & Tracy McFadin; Thomas Phillips; Lawrence M. Thompson, Plaintiffs-Counterdefendants-Respondents-Cross Appellants, v. Christy B. DYER; Dan Dyer; and Christy B. Dyer as trustee of the Christy B. Dyer Childrens Trust Fund, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Appellants-Cross Respondents 2009-01-21
In the Interest of John Doe, Formerly Under 18 Years of Age. STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. John DOE, Defendant-Appellant 2009-01-21
Martin GONZALEZ, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Shaun THACKER, individually; Terri Reininger, individually; and Does I-V, unknown parties, Defendants-Respondents 2009-01-21
KUNA BOXING CLUB, INC., a nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. The IDAHO LOTTERY COMMISSION and The Idaho Lottery, Defendants-Respondents 2009-01-21
Jesus HERRERA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Pedro ESTAY, Rock Creek Development, LLC, Defendants-Respondents 2009-01-22
Damian FARRELL, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Kent WHITEMAN, in his individual capacity, and Whitehorse Properties, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Defendants-Appellants; Kent Whiteman and Whitehorse Properties, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Counterclaimants, v. Damian Farrell, Counter defendant 2009-01-22
William Kris DeRUSHÉ, Petitioner-Appellant, v. STATE of Idaho, Respondent 2009-01-22
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Myron Dale LOOMIS, Jr., Defendant-Appellant 2009-01-22
CITY OF McCALL, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Susan E. BUXTON; Moore, Smith, Buxton & Turke Chartered, a professional service corporation; William A. McCurdy; and Brassey, Wetherell, Crawford & Garrett, a limited liability partnership, Defendants-Respondents 2009-01-22
Joe C. WATERMAN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY and Allied Insurance Company, Defendants-Respondents 2009-01-22
Ronald CECIL and Darcy Cecil, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Michael GAGNEBIN and Tana Gagnebin, husband and wife, Defendants-Appellants 2009-01-22
Dennis Lyle AKERS and Sherrie L. Akers, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Vernon J. MORTENSEN and Marti E. Mortensen, husband and wife, Defendants-Appellants, and D.L. White Construction, Inc., David L. White and Michelle V. White, husband and wife, Defendants; Dennis Lyle Akers and Sherrie L. Akers, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. D.L. White Construction, Inc., David L. White and Michelle V. White, husband and wife, Defendants-Appellants, and Vernon J. Mortensen and Marti E. Mortensen, husband and wife, Defendants 2009-01-22
Rodney GRIFFITH and Carla Griffith, husband and wife, individually and dba, Boswell Farms, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Cross Respondents, v. CLEAR LAKES TROUT CO., INC., An Idaho corporation, Defendant-Respondent-Cross Appellants; Clear Lakes Trout Co., Inc., an Idaho corporation, Counterclaimant-Respondent-Cross Appellants, v. Rodney Griffith And Carla Griffith, husband and wife, individually and dba Boswell Farms, Counterdefendants-Appellants-Cross Respondents 2009-01-27
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Harold E. GRIST, Jr., Defendant-Appellant 2009-01-29
Stan RAY, an individual; and Remington Real Estate, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Don FRASURE, an individual, Defendant-Appellant 2009-01-30
PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP., its successors and/or assigns, Plaintiff-Counterdefendant-Respondent, v. Timothy A. PERREIRA, Anna M. Perreira, and Mavis M. Anestos, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Appellants, and Does I through X, inclusive, Defendants 2009-01-30
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Shane Marvin BISHOP, Defendant-Appellant 2009-01-30
Reed TAYLOR, Dalian Taylor, and R. John Taylor, Plaintiffs-Counterdefendants-Respondents, Cross-Appellants, v. Thomas MAILE, IV and Colleen Maile, husband and wife, Thomas Maile Real Estate Company, and Berkshire Investments, LLC, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Appellants-Cross-Respondents; Theodore L. Johnson Revocable Trust, Plaintiff-Counterdefendant-Respondent-Cross-Appellant, v. Thomas Maile IV and Colleen Maile, husband and wife, and Berkshire Investments, LLC, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Appellants-Cross Respondents 2009-01-30
Michael Anthony JONES, individually and as guardian ad litem for RHYS Alexander Jones (DOB 8/20/99) and Moira Eibhlin Jones (DOB 7/04/02), Plaintiffs-Appellants-Cross Respondents, and Lynne Royer, as natural mother of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, and Kim Royer, as step-father of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, husband and wife, and Harold Bowers, Plaintiffs-Cross Respondents, v. HEALTHSOUTH TREASURE VALLEY HOSPITAL, Defendant-Respondent-Cross Appellant, and Anesthesiology Consultants of Treasure Valley, PLLC, Deborah Jenkins, M.D., Thomas Lark, M.D., B & B Autotransfusion Services, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Haemonetics Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation; and John Does I through V, Defendants; Lynne Royer, as natural mother of Lorie Marie Jones, deceased, Plaintiff-Appellant, and Michael Anthony Jones, individually and as guardian ad litem for RHYS Alexander Jones (DOB 8/20/99) and Moira Eibhlin Jones (DOB 7/4/02), and Kim Royer, as step-father of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, and Harold Bowers, Plaintiffs, v. Healthsouth Treasure Valley Hospital, Defendant-Respondent, and Anesthesiology Consultants of Treasure Valley, PLLC, Deborah Jenkins, M.D., Thomas Lark, M.D., B & B Autotransfusion Services, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Haemonetics Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, and John Does I through V, Defendants; Harold Bowers, Plaintiff-Appellant, and Michael Anthony Jones, individually and as guardian ad litem for RHYS Alexander Jones (DOB 8/20/99) and Moira Eibhlin Jones (DOB 7/4/02), Lynne ROYER, as natural mother of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, and Kim Royer, as stepfather of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. Healthsouth Treasure Valley Hospital, Defendant-Respondent, and Anesthesiology Consultants of Treasure Valley, PLLC, Deborah Jenkins, M.D., Thomas Lark, M.D., B & B Autotransfusion Services, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Haemonetics Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, and John Does I through V, Defendants 2009-01-30
GOODMAN OIL COMPANY, Petitioner-Appellant, v. SCOTTYS DURO-BILT GENERATOR, INC., an Idaho corporation, Respondent-Respondent, and City of Nampa, a corporate body politic; The City Counsel of the City of Nampa; Mayor Tom Dale, in his capacity as Mayor of the City of Nampa; Diana Lambing in her capacity as City Clerk, Respondents 2009-02-03
Jason C. SMITH, Petitioner-Appellant, v. STATE of Idaho, Respondent 2009-02-10
Nadene R. CARTER, Norma R. Bennett, Laree Larson, Melvin S. Roberts, Beneficiaries of the Norman H. Roberts Family Revocable Trust, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. Flora and Donovan ZOLLINGER, Defendants-Respondents 2009-02-11
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of Jane DOE, A Child Under 18 Years of Age. John Doe and Jane Doe, Petitioners-Appellants, v. Department of Health and Welfare, Respondent 2009-03-04
Jennifer L. BLAKE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Delbert L. STARR, Defendant-Respondent 2009-03-04
In the Matter re Medical Indigency Application Of Violet E. OBRIEN. ST. LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LTD., Petitioner-Appellant, v. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ADA COUNTY, Idaho, in their official capacity as the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Ada, State of Idaho, Respondents 2009-03-04
In re Joshua W. Ferdig; Application for Medical Indigency. SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Petitioner-Appellant, v. ADA COUNTY and the Board of County Commissioners of Ada County, Respondents 2009-03-04
Stephen BUSHI, M.D., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. SAGE HEALTH CARE, PLLC, an Idaho limited liability company; Charles C. Novak, M.D.; David A. Kent, M.D.; and Roberto Negron, M.D., Defendants-Respondents; Sage Health Care, PLLC, an Idaho limited liability company; Charles C. Novak, M.D.; David A. Kent, M.D.; and Roberto Negron, M.D., Counterclaimants-Respondents, v. Stephen Bushi, M.D., Counter defendant-Appellant 2009-03-04
Todd and Christina BATES, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Counterdefendants-Respondents. v. Steven Paul SELDIN, Jr., and Tara Rachelle Bates, husband and wife; The Whole Nine Yards, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Appellants 2009-03-04
Amber MACKOWIAK, fka Amber Harris, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Seth HARRIS, Defendant-Respondent 2009-03-05
Rebecca CRAMER, individually and as surviving spouse of Curt E. Cramer, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Cristin SLATER, M.D.; Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine, PC, an Idaho corporation; and K.C. Crowley, R.N., Defendants-Respondents, and Russell Foulk, M.D., Joel Swanson, M.D., Interpath Laboratory, Inc., Defendants 2009-03-05
Michelle DANTI, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Edward DANTI, Defendant-Appellant 2009-03-05
Marvin ERICKSON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. IDAHO BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS, Defendant-Respondent, and, Alan Soderling, Intervenor-Appellant 2009-03-05
William R. SHORE and Roberta S. Shore, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Cross Respondents, v. Rod PETERSON, Defendant-Respondent-Cross Appellant 2009-03-05
Deane JOHNSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. BLAINE COUNTY, Idaho, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, Respondent-Respondent. and Clear Creek, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company, Intervenor-Respondent 2009-03-05
Stephen R. NEEL, Claimant-Respondent, v. WESTERN CONSTRUCTION, INC., Employer and Advantage Workers Compensation Insurance Co., Surety, Respondents-Appellants 2009-03-05
Blair GROVER and Joann Grover, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Norma E. WADSWORTH, individually and/or Norma E. Wadsworth and Jane Doe, as personal representatives of the Estate of A. Earl Wadsworth, Defendants-Appellants 2009-03-05
Tina M. CHERRY, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, doing business in Idaho under Certificate of Authority No. PC602, Defendant-Appellant 2009-03-13
BLACK LABRADOR INVESTING, LLC, Petitioner-Respondent, v. KUNA CITY COUNCIL and the City of Kuna, Idaho, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, Respondents-Appellants 2009-04-02
Brian ARMSTRONG and Glenda Armstrong, husband and wife, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF IDAHO, an Idaho Corporation; Corporate Does I-X, whose true names are unknown, Defendants/Respondents 2009-04-02
In the Matter of the Estate of James Everett Montgomery, Jr., Deceased. Nancy MONTGOMERY, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross Respondent, v. Mans MONTGOMERY, Defendant-Respondent, and Mary L. Simmons, personal representative of the estate of James Everett Montgomery, Defendant-Respondent-Cross Appellant 2009-04-02
IDAHO COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANIES, a Minnesota corporation, Defendant-Respondent 2009-04-02
Brenda BORAH, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Dana McCANDLESS, d/b/a The Great Snake River Log Home Company, Defendant-Appellant 2009-04-02
BANNER LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. The MARK WALLACE DIXSON IRREVOCABLE TRUST; and Tammie Sue Dixson, individually, Defendants; The Mark Wallace Dixson Irrevocable Trust, Cross Claimant-Respondent, v. Tammie Sue Dixson, Cross Defendant-Appellant; Tammie Sue Dixson, Third Party Plaintiff, v. Robert and Jackie Young, Third Party Defendants 2009-04-03
Kenneth E. THOMSON, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. Craig OLSEN, M.D., Defendant/Respondent 2009-04-03
NEIGHBORS FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH, a non-profit unincorporated association; Preserve Our Rural Communities, a non-profit unincorporated association; Kootenai Environmental Alliance, Inc., a non-profit corporation; Norbert and Beverly Twillman; Greg and Janet Torline; Susan Melka; Merlyn and Jean Nelson, Plaintiffs, v. KOOTENAI COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho acting through the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners; S.J. Gus Johnson, Chairman; Elmer R. Rick Currie and Katie Brodie, Commissioners, in their official capacities; and Katie Brodie, personally and individually, Defendants, and Powderhorn Communities LLC and Heartland LLC, Intervenors, Coeur dAlene Land Company and H.F. Magnuson, Intervenors-Appellants; Neighbors for Responsible Growth, a non-profit unincorporated association; Preserve Our Rural Communities, a non-profit unincorporated association; Kootenai Environmental Alliance, Inc., a non-profit corporation; Norbert and Beverly Twillman; Greg and Janet Torline; Susan Melka; Merlyn and Jean Nelson, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Kootenai County, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho acting through the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners; S.J. Gus Johnson, Chairman; Elmer R. rick Currie and Katie Brodie, Commissioners, in their official capacities; and Katie Brodie, personally and individually, Defendants, and Powderhorn Communities LLC, and Heartland LLC, Intervenors-Appellants, and Coeur dAlene Land Company and H.F. Magnuson, Intervenors 2009-04-06
Merrie E. CHAPMAN, Claimant-Appellant, v. NYK LINE NORTH AMERICA, INC., Employer; and Idaho Department of Labor, Respondents 2009-04-06
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Kay James KOFOED, Defendant-Appellant 2009-04-06
LOCHSA FALLS, L.L.C., an Idaho limited liability company, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. STATE of Idaho, Idaho Transportation Board, Defendant-Respondent 2009-04-07
Dennis N. WHEELER, Petitioner-Appellant, v. IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, Respondent 2009-04-08
Michael Anthony JONES, individually and as guardian ad item for Rhys Alexander Jones (DOB 8/20/99) and Moira Eibhlin Jones (DOB 7/04/02), Lynne Royer, as natural mother of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, and Kim Royer, as step-father of Lori Marie Jones, deceased, husband and wife, and Harold Bowers, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Richard E. CRAWFORTH, bankruptcy trustee for B & B Autotransfusion Services, Inc., an Idaho corporation, Defendant-Appellant, and Anesthesiology Consultants of Treasure Valley, PLLC, Deborah Jenkins, M.D., Thomas Lark, M.D., HealthSouth Treasure Valley Hospital, and John Does I through V, Defendants 2009-04-08
In the Interest of John DOE, a Child Under Eighteen Years of Age. State of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. John Doe, Defendant-Appellant 2009-04-08
Patsy WERNECKE, Claimant-Appellant, v. ST. MARIES JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 401, Employer, and State Insurance Fund, Surety, Defendants, and State of Idaho Industrial Special Indemnity Fund, Defendant-Respondent 2009-04-14
Robert J. STODDARD, Claimant, v. The HAGADONE CORPORATION, Employer, and Royal Indemnity Company, Surety, Defendants/Appellants/Cross-Respondents, and State of Idaho, Industrial Special Indemnity Fund, Defendant/Respondent/Cross-Appellant 2009-04-14
James WOHRLE and Penny Wohrle, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. KOOTENAI COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, Defendant-Appellant; Jerry Judd, Petitioner-Respondent, v. Kootenai County, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, Respondent-Appellant 2009-04-14
Ed TERRAZAS and Jackie Weseloh, Petitioners-Appellants, v. BLAINE COUNTY, Idaho, by and through its duly elected BOARD OF COMMISSONERS, Respondent 2009-04-15
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. David D. PURDUM, Defendant-Appellant 2009-04-20
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Christopher Allen SANCHEZ, Defendant-Appellant 2009-04-20
Robert GRAY, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. TRI-WAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., a Washington corporation; Ray Allard, an individual; Kathy Peterson, an individual; Gary Peterson, an individual, Defendants-Respondents 2009-04-27
John E. EWING and Noreen Ewing, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Cross Respondents, v. STATE of Idaho, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Defendant-Respondent-Cross Appellant 2009-05-01
Betty S. CHRISTENSEN, Claimant-Appellant, v. S.L. START & ASSOCIATES, INC., Employer, State Insurance Fund, Surety, and State of Idaho, Industrial Special Indemnity Fund, Defendants-Respondents 2009-05-01
Stanley Robert KRALY, Plaintiff-Appellant-Respondent on Appeal, v. Susan Marie KRALY, aka Susan Marie Ahearn, Defendant-Respondent-Appellant on Appeal 2009-05-01
Randolph E. FARBER, Scott Alan Becker and Critter Clinic, an Idaho professional association, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. The IDAHO STATE INSURANCE FUND, James M. Alcorn, its manager, and William Deal, Wayne Meyer, Marguerite McLaughlin, Gerald Geddes, Milford Terrell, Judi Danielson, John Goedde, Elaine Martin, and Mark Snodgrass in their capacity as members of the Board of Directors of the State Insurance Fund, Defendants-Respondents 2009-05-05
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of John Doe, Child and John Doe I, Parent. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & WELFARE, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. John DOE I, Defendants-Appellants 2009-05-07
STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Christopher WILLOUGHBY, Defendant-Respondent 2009-05-12
Bob BACKMAN and Rhonda Backman, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Counterdefendants-Appellants, v. Thomas L. LAWRENCE and Debra A. Lawrence, husband and wife, Defendants, and James A. Spagon and Linda I. Spagon, husband and wife; Keith G. Lloyd and Priscilla I. Lloyd, husband and wife; Bruce Johnson and Deborah Johnson, husband and wife; Weston Scott Millward, a married man; and Pend OReille View Estates Owners Association, Inc., an Idaho nonprofit organization; Gregory Zirwes and Theresa Zirwes, husband and wife; Christopher Bessler, an individual; Patrick McKenna and Michelle McKenna, husband and wife; Christopher E. Grant and Susan R. Grant, husband and wife; and Kevin D. Schrader, a single person, Defendants-Counterclaimants-Respondents 2009-05-12