In re 1991

[129 Wash2d Page 132] En Banc JOHNSON, J. -- This case involves the review of a trial court decision disqualifying Plaintiffs' counsel for conducting an ex parte interview with an expert hired by counsel for the Defendants. The trial court concluded this ex parte interview violated CR 26 and disqualification was the appropriate sanction. Based on the facts of this case and the discussion herein, we reverse the order of disqualification, order reinstatement of counsel, and remand for further proceedings.