Two cases per below.
State of Washington v American Tobacco Co. et al case # 842650: This involves cross appeals. American Tobacco appeals the order granting motion for declaratory relief regarding the meaning of “units sold” under the qualifying statute asserting that the issue was not justiciable under Washington’s Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act (“UDJA”), the State lacks standing, and the ruling exceeds the limited authority conferred to Washington courts to address arbitration awards. The State of Washington appeals the order denying motion to vacate arbitration award. COA #842650. King County Superior Court #96-2-15056-8.
State of Washington v. American Tobacco Co. et al case # 846914. American Tobacco appeals the trial court’s declaratory ruling that cigarettes in packs with tribal stamps are not “units sold” as defined in RCW 70.157.010(j). If the court dismisses their appeal, the seek a ruling that the Puyallup compact is different from the other tribal compact sales due to a revenue sharing component with the State. COA #846914. King County Superior Court #96-2-15056-8.
