Washington Breach of Contract Law
United States of America v. Tawhnee Willow Colvin
Spokane, Washinngton, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud. Tawhnee Willow Colvin, of Davenport, Washington, was convicted by a jury on all twenty-six counts charged following a trial in September 2025. As evidence presented at the trial established, Colvin was employed as Assistant Director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Department of Health and Human S... More...
$ (01-28-2026 - WA)Lindsay Gregory v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
Spokane, Washington, insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> In Washington, an insurance company can be sued for bad faith if it acts unreasonably, such as by delaying a claim without cause, misrepresenting facts, or improperly denying a claim after a flawed investigation<br> . Proving bad faith requires showing the insurer's actions ... More...
$1 (10-19-2025 - WA)<h1> United States of America v. Tawhnee Willow Colvin </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Twenty-Five Counts of Bank Fraud and Embezzlement </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Federal Jury Convicts Former Assistant Director of Spokane Tribe's Division of Child and Family Services of Twenty-Five Counts of Bank Fraud and Embezzlement</h2... More...
$0 (09-16-2025 - WA)Lopez Jimenez v. Sanchez Guarneros
Richland, Washington family law lawyers represented the parties in an International Child Abduction Remedies Act case.<br> <br> The International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA) is a U.S. federal law that implements the<br> Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, providing a legal framework for the prompt return of children who have been wrongfully removed or r... More...
$0 (08-27-2025 - WA)Jedediah Valdez and Sara Valdez v. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company
Spokane, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> In Washington, bad faith breach of contract law generally refers to an insurer's unreasonable or unethical handling of an insurance claim, which goes beyond a simple breach of contract. It involves the insurer knowingly or reckles... More...
$1 (08-08-2025 - WA)Teresa Rodas Aguirre v. Easy Automation, Inc.
Richland, Washington personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a product liability theory.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Washington product liability law, governed by the Washington Product Liability Act (WPLA), addresses injuries caused by defective products. It establishes that manufacturers and sellers can be held liable for harm if a product is not "reasonably safe" due to design flaws, m... More...
$0 (08-01-2025 - WA)Charles Boyd Olson and Janine Olson v. Unison Agreement Corporation
Seattle, Washington consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a Washington Consumer Protection Act Violation theory.<br> <br> The Olsons have resided in their home in Kent, Washington, since their<br> marriage in 1990. In early 2019, at a time when they were experiencing financial<br> difficulties, the Olsons received a flyer in the mail from Unison that offered a way<br> to o... More...
$0 (08-08-2025 - WA)John Gardner and Jennifer Gardner v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> In Washington, an insurance company's bad faith breach of contract occurs when it unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a claim. This can involve failing to investigate a claim properly, providing insufficient reasons for denial, or offering a ... More...
$0 (07-19-2025 - WA)United States of America v. Paige A. Thompson
Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with committing a large data breach.<br> <br> Paige Thompson committed the second-largest data breach in United States history at the time, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage and emotional and reputational harm to numerous individuals and entities. The district court correctly calculated Thompson's sentencing... More...
$0 (03-17-2025 - WA)James W. Cherberg and Nan Chot Cherberg v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
<h2><br> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on a breach of contract theory.<br> </h2><br> <br> On June 29, 2012, the Cherbergs purchased the Policy from Fidelity covering their newly purchased property. Fidelity does not dispute that the Policy failed to expressly identify, "take exception to," or "otherwise disclose the existence of" the Exclusive Easements.<br> <... More...
$0 (12-02-2024 - WA)Shelley S. Hawkins v. Ace American Insurance Company
<h2><br> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a car wreck.<br> </h2><br> <br> On November 16, 2016, Hawkins was driving her vehicle when she was rear ended by Fatemah Alsuwaidan. Moments later, Miguel's work van rear ended Alsuwaidan's vehicle, causing a second collision with Hawkins's vehicle. At the time of the collisio... More...
$0 (10-28-2024 - WA)United States of America v. James Benecke
H2><br> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abusive sexual contact with a minor.<br> </h2><br> <br> Abusive Sexual Contact:<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. 2244(b)<br> <br> (a) Sexual Conduct in Circumstances Where Sexual Acts Are Punished by This Chapter.—Whoever, in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal pri... More...
$0 (07-17-2024 - WA)Jeffrey E. Eberlein and Trisha Eberlein v. Michels Corporation
H2><br> Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> </h2><br> This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 22-00002-19757-9 SEA, and was removed to federal court by Michels.<br> <br> To establish liability against the property owner, you must prove three things: The property owner had a duty to protect you... More...
$1 (07-17-2024 - WA)Bryan LaFlamme v. Stillwater Insurance Company
<h2><br> Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> </h2><br> <br> This case as filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 23-00002-11242-9, and was removed to federal county by Stillater Insurance.<br> <br> Washington law permits insureds to bring bad faith actions against insurers when claims made under thei... More...
$0 (07-17-2024 - WA)Daniel Lee and Anastasia Lee v. Amica Mutual Insurance Company
<h2><br> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawye represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract tehory.<br> </h2><br> <br> This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 24-00002-07200-4, and was removed the federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Washington law permits insureds to bring bad faith actions against insurers when claims made under their ins... More...
$0 (07-03-2024 - WA)<h1> United States of America v. Jodi Hamrick </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing from company co-owner </font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> Former flooring company bookkeeper sentenced to three years in prison for scheme to steal from company co-owner </h2></center><br> <br> The former bookkeeper of a Mukilteo, Wa... More...
$0 (04-26-2024 - WA)Rebecca Sprague v. Safeway, Inc.
Tacoma, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Pierce County District Court, 2A733747C, and was removed to federal court by Safway, Inc.<br> <br> To establish liability against the property owner, you must prove three things: The property owner had a duty to protect you from harm, The prope... More...
$1 (03-04-2024 - WA)Steven Manning and Sheila Manning v. First National Insurance Company of America
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (1) Any first party claimant to a policy of insurance who is unreasonably denied a claim for coverage or payment of benefits by an insurer may bring an action in the super... More...
$1 (03-20-2024 - WA)Deborah L. McCarthy and Emily J. Hadley v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company
Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyer presented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (1) Any first party claimant to a policy of insurance who is unreasonably denied a claim for coverage or payment of benefits by an insurer may bring an action in the superior c... More...
$0 (03-26-2024 - WA)Irma S. DeCastillo v. First National Insurance Company of America
Richland, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (1) Any first party claimant to a policy of insurance who is unreasonably denied a claim for coverage or payment of benefits by an insurer may bring an action in the superi... More...
$0 (03-26-2024 - WA)Charles Conklin v. State Farm Insurance Company
Spokane, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> The following are hereby defined as unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices of the insurer in the business of insurance, specifically applicable to the settlement of claims:<br> (1) Misrepresenting pertinent facts or insurance pol... More...
$1 (02-13-2024 - WA)<h1> United States of America v. Sebastien Raoult </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a international hacking crew.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Millions of victims had their personal information stolen and sold by 'ShinyHunters' group on the dark web </h3></center></i><br> <br> A 22-year-old French citizen from Ep... More...
$0 (01-09-2024 - WA)<h1> United States of America v. Jodi Hamrick </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Seattle, Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy. </b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> The Defendant used money stolen from company to pay her mortgage and other personal expenses<br> Seattle – The former bookkeeper of a Mukilteo, Washington, flooring ... More...
$0 (01-19-2024 - WA)Kimberly Dolbee v. Safeway, Inc.
Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability slip and fall negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 21-00002-06132-6 SEA, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Washington premises liability law governs who is responsible for injuries that occur on someone else's pr... More...
$0 (01-04-2024 - WA)Farbod Amini and Laman Amini v. Crestbrook Insurance Company
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on bad faith breach of an insurance contract.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Island County Superior Court, 21-00002-00277-1, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Washington law provides protections for insureds against bad faith practices by insurance companies. Here's a breakdow... More...
$0 (01-08-2024 - WA)Arlin K. Lidstrom, et aux. v. Scotlynn Commodities, Inc. and Ying H. Zhu
Spokane, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Duty of care: All drivers in Washington have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws to avoid harming others. This includes avoiding behaviors like:<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (10-19-2023 - WA)Gregory R. Butcher, et al. v. Stephen H. Ward, et al.
Spokane, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75 million in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Spokane County Superior Court, 21-200541-32<br> 9CCA, 22-35714 and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Duty of care: All drivers in Wa... More...
$0 (08-02-2022 - WA)Gladis Alvarado Martinez v. Akbal Singh and Ct Transport, Ltd.
Seattle, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 22-00002-16888-9 SEA, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Washington Auto Negligence Law:<br> <br> Duty of ... More...
$1 (12-15-2023 - WA)Gary E. Mason v. Rad Power Bikes Inc., et al.
Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on Motor Vehicle Product Liability theory.<br> <br> "Motor Vehicle Product Liability Law: Protecting Consumers on the Road<br> <br> Motor vehicle product liability law protects consumers from harm caused by defects in their vehicles. It's a complex area, with various factors influencing liability and potent... More...
$1 (12-12-2023 - WA)Gladis Alvarado Martinez v. AC Transport, Ltd.
Seattle, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of the failure of Akbal Singh failing to exercise due care in the operation of his semi-tractor trailer rig.<br> <br> Washington State auto negligence law operates under a pure ... More...
$1 (12-15-2023 - WA)Mike Cozart and Blythe Cozart v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company
Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant bad faith breach of an insurance contract.<br> <br> the Cozarts contend that USAA breached their insurance contract, acted in bad faith, and violated Washington law in connection with its handling of property damage claims for their home on Bainbridge Island, Washington.<br> <br> "In Washington State, bad fa... More...
$0 (12-08-2023 - WA)State of Washington v. Benjamin Harris
Jimmy Lee Turner was found shot to death outside his home on June 14, 1984, in Tacoma, Washington. He had been shot in the head and the neck. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) began an immediate investigation into the shooting.<br> <br> Later, on the same day, defendant Harris called Sergeant Parkhurst of the TPD and asked if Parkhurst had heard rumors of defendant being involved in the homicide.... More...
$0 (11-17-2023 - WA)Charlotte Rosted v. Schindler Elevator Corporation
Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an elevator negligence theory.<br> <br> "Washington elevator negligence law is based on the principle that elevator owners and operators have a duty to maintain their elevators in a safe condition and to warn passengers of any known dangers. If a person is injured in an elevator accident, they may be abl... More...
$0 (10-20-2023 - WA)James Gleason, et al. v. Evelyn Shapiro, et al.
Seattle, Washington employment law lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants claiming breach of fiduciary duty relating to E.R.I.S.A. <br> <br> 29 U.S.C. 1109 provides: (a) Any person who is a fiduciary with respect to a plan who breaches any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed upon fiduciaries by this subchapter shall be personally liable to make good to such plan any ... More...
$1 (07-07-2023 - WA)United States of America v. Alexander Borys Mischenko
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with criminal violation of the Clean Air Act in connection with asbestos contamination at a site in Spokane in 2018.<br> <br> in October 2017, Mischenko and his company, Buck Creek Sales, signed a contract to dismantle a legacy industrial building located on Magnesium Road in North Spokane and known as "Building 5.†M... More...
$0 (06-27-2023 - WA)Jerry Owens v. CACI International, Inc., et al.
Seattle, Washington employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff on a wrongful termination theory.<br> <br> CACI is an information technology company and defense contractor that provides services to various clients, including the United States Government, which is CACI's largest customer. (Dkt. No. 27-1 at 17-18.) Plaintiff's employment with CACI began in January 2016 following CACI's purchase of a... More...
$0 (05-26-2023 - WA)Twin W. Owners' Association v. Andrew Murphy and Jennifer Murphy
Waterville, Washington civil litigation lawyer represented Defendant sued by a homeowners' association seeking to enforce a restrictive covenant restricting vacation rental of residence for vacation.<br> <br> We swim across the Columbia River from Chelan County, the situs of the land in <br> Wilkinson v. Chiwawa Communities Association, 180 Wn.2d 241, 327 P.3d 614 (2014), <br> 2<br> to Douglas Cou... More...
$0 (05-16-2023 - WA)Edward Fogg, et al. v. Selene Finance, L.P.
Seattle, Washington consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a Real Estate Settlement and Procedure Act violation theories.<br> <br> Edward and Maria Fogg own and manage a property located in Vancouver, Washington. Dkt. # 1-1 at 5 (complaint). In 2009, the Foggs executed a promissory note and deed of trust in connection with the property. Id. Wilmington Savings Fund Soci... More...
$0 (03-27-2023 - WA)Windcrest Owners Assoc. V. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. And Allstate Ins.
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, which sued Defendants on bad faith breach of insurance contract thories.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King_County_WA_Courthouse.jpg" alt="King County Washington Courthouse - Seattle, Washington"><br> <P><br> King County Courthouse - Seattle, Was... More...
$0 (02-21-2023 - WA)Delaura Norg, et al. v. City of Seattle
Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a governmental tort claims act negligence theory. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/washington/news/seattle/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Seattle</a> </font> </center> </h1> </table> </center> Delaura Norg called 911 seeking emergency medical assistance for her husban... More...
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