Court of Appeals of Washington May 27, 2009, No. 37327-1-II (Rahman v. State)

Bridgewater, J.

¶1 Rizwana Rahman was injured while riding in a state vehicle as an unauthorized passenger. She filed suit against the State of Washington for damages associated with her injuries. The trial court summarily dismissed her complaint. We hold that as a matter of law the State is vicariously liable for Rizwana’s injuries under the doctrine of respondeat superior.