Wash. Court of Appeals published opinion — 309941.cor.pdf

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prejudice. Brownfield refiled his state law claims in state court. The superior court

granted summary judgment. We affinn. Although the claims asserted in state court are

different from those asserted in federal court, issues resolved in federal court are
             

No.30994-I-III
Brownfieldv. City o/Yakima

determinative of some of the state claims, under the collateral estoppel doctrine. Other

claims must be dismissed on their merits.

FACTS

Jeff Brownfield began employment with the Yakima Police Department in

November 1999. He gained decorations for his service. In December 2000, Brownfield

sustained injuries in an off duty rollover accident. Richard Drew, PhD, who provided

neuropsychological treatment for the injuries, diagnosed a closed head injury, and post

concussion syndrome. Based upon a January 2001 evaluation, Dr. Drew also opined that

Brownfield suffered from anxiety, frustration, impatience, and impulsivity due to the

closed head injury. In July 200 I, Dr. Drew further concluded that Brownfield

experienced "reduced self-awareness," and Drew recommended that the police

department monitor Brownfield's work performance when he returned to work.

Officer Jeff Brownfield returned to light duty, at the Yakima Police Department,

on March 1,2001, and unrestricted duty on July 6,2001. In 2003, he was transferred to

the Community Services Division of the department. In this division, Brownfield.

created, and served as administrator of the Yakima Police Athletic League (YPAL), an

independent, nonprofit corporation managed by Yakima police officers as a crime

prevention program. yPAL receives government funding to provide alternative