Wash. Appeals Court Enforces E-Mail Settlement Agreement

SEATTLE - The Washington Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's order enforcing a $20,000 settlement agreement, finding that the plaintiff consented to settlement via e-mail. Anderson v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc. No. 56470-6-I (Wash. Ct. App.).

On Aug. 14, the appellate court affirmed the Superior Court of King County's order, finding 'substantial evidence' that plaintiff Richard Anderson consented to the settlement agreement.

'Because substantial evidence supports the court's finding that Anderson consented to the settlement agreement, the agreement by e-mail is consistent with CR 2A and RCW 2.44.010, and the parties reached a meeting of the minds regarding …