Kitcheon, et al v. City of Seattle
Unhoused individuals and a taxpaying limited liability company sued the City of Seattle claiming its administrative rules regarding the removal of encampments from public property violates privacy rights and imposes cruel punishment under article I, sections 7 and 14 of the Washington State Constitution. King County Superior Court agreed denying the City’s motions for summary judgment. The City appeals that ruling and also the denial of its motion to dismiss the individual plaintiffs’ as-applied claims under article I section 14. COA # 855832. King County Superior Court # 19-2-25729-6.