Farrare v. City of Pasco

MUNSON, J. --Celia Farrare appeals a summary judgment dismissal of her declaratory judgment action against the City of Pasco (Pasco). She claimed a right to approximately $36,900 she discovered in a passengers carry-on luggage while employed as an X-ray security examiner at the Tri-Cities Airport. Ms. Farrare contends: (1) her claim is not barred by the statute of limitation or by laches; (2) her right as first finder is superior to Pascos; (3) Pascos claim under RCW 69.50.505 is invalid because Pasco lacked jurisdiction at the airport and failed to notify her of the forfeiture proceeding; and (4) her first finders rights are still viable because neither party complied with RCW 63.21.