Washington Class Action Law

<h2> <center> Crawford v. Washington </h2> </center>

Petitioner was tried for assault and attempted murder. The State sought to introduce a recorded statement that petitioner's wife Sylvia had made during police interrogation, as evidence that the stabbing was not in self-defense. Sylvia did not testify at trial because of Washington's marital privilege. Petitioner argued that admitting the evidence would violate his Sixth Amendment right to be "con... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Dr. Eric Edward Haeger </h2> </center>

Spokane, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with adulterating and misbranding medical devices with the intent to defraud or mislead. In June 2021, Philips Respironics initiated a recall for certain CPAP and BiPAP devices due to potential health risks associated with the foam used in the devices for sound abatement. The recall was classified as a Class I recall... More...

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Flying T Ranch, Inc. v. Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, et al.

Under federal common law, Indian tribes may be sued only under two circumstances: when a tribe waives its sovereign immunity or when Congress unequivocally abrogates tribal sovereign immunity. Here, Flying T Ranch (Flying T) filed suit in Snohomish County Superior Court to quiet title to nonreservation land purchased by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians (Tribe). Flying T contends it had acquired... More...

$0 (10-10-2025 - WA)

Lopez Jimenez v. Sanchez Guarneros

Richland, Washington family law lawyers represented the parties in an International Child Abduction Remedies Act case. The International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA) is a U.S. federal law that implements the 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)

Jakeh Paul Culver v. 3M Company

Tacoma, Washington employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking a declaratory judgment action on a non-compete agreement. Washington law, "[a] cause of action may not be brought regarding a noncompetition covenant signed prior to January 1, 2020, if the noncompetition covenant is not being enforced or explicitly leveraged.â€ 1 RCW 49.62.080(4). Washington courts have not ... More...

$0 (08-14-2025 - 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. * * * 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. * * * 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. The Olsons have resided in their home in Kent, Washington, since their marriage in 1990. In early 2019, at a time when they were experiencing financial difficulties, the Olsons received a flyer in the mail from Unison that offered a way to o... More...

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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. * * * 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)

Leona M. Qualey v. Pierce County, et al.

Tacoma, Washington personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory. The suit calls tOn Jan. 16, 2022, Moses Portillo was shot and killed. The plaintiff claimed that the shooting "unnecessary, reckless, negligent and wrongful,â€ and it claims Dolan violated proper police procedure, Sheriff's Department's policies and procedures and Washi... More...

$0 (07-19-2025 - WA)

Lyudmila Ladunskiy and Peter Ladunskiy v. Anderson & Associates Credit Services, L.L.C.

Seattle, Washington consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiffs on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that limits the actions of third-party debt collectors, prohibiting them from engaging in abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices when collecting debts from consumers. Violations can lead to legal action agai... More...

$1 (06-18-2025 - WA)

<h1> United States of America v. Steven Goldstine </h1></h1>

<h2><center> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally possessing a destructive device, a firearm and ammunition </font/color="red"></center><center> Everett man charged federally for illegally possessing a destructive device, a firearm and ammunition</h2></center> </h2></cen... More...

$0 (04-11-2025 - WA)

Anna K. Andrews and Eric J. Andrews v. Freeway Motors, Inc., et al.

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories. Anna Andrews was injured in an accident involving three vehicles. She and her husband sued the other drivers, Alexandra Fox and John McAlpine, as well as Freeway Motors, McAlpine's employer. Andrews[1] had underinsured motorist coverage through Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exc... More...

$0 (01-27-2025 - WA)

Estate of Emil Robert Zlatch, Jr., et al. v. Estate of Vickie Kauman, et al.

Kennewick, Washington personal injury lawyers represented the parties in negligence theory. Emil Zlatich, Jr., (Mr. Zlatich) and his son and grandson, Emil Zlatich III, and Emil Zlatich IV, respectively, resided together at Mr. Zlatich's home in Kennewick, Washington. Ryan Kaufman[2] was the adult son of the Kaufmans and resided independently. Ryan was Mr. Zlatich's neighbor, and his hom... More...

$0 (01-14-2025 - WA)

Tahvio Gratton v. United Parcel Service

<h2> Yakima, Washington civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a job discrimination (race) theory. </h2> Tahvio Gratton, who is African-American, claimed that he was fired in retaliation after he filed a complaint with United Parcel Service. The facts according to Judge Rice: "In September 2016, Plaintiff began working for Defendant a... More...

$39600000 (12-06-2024 - WA)

Shelley S. Hawkins v. Ace American Insurance Company

<h2> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a car wreck. </h2> 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)

Thomas E. Bittner v. Symetra National Life Insurance Company, et al.

<h2> Seattle, Washington civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on claiming job discrimination. </h2> In 2010, Symetra hired Bittner as a Regional Vice President (RVP) of Sales. In this role, Bittner supervised a team of sales representatives who sold stop loss insurance policies. From 2014 onward, Bittner's sales team consistently exceeded its annual sales quota. In 2015, ... More...

$0 (10-28-2024 - WA)

<h1> United States of America v. Thomas Andrew Webster, M.D. </h1>

<h2><center>Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Telemarketing Scheme </center><center> Ohio Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Telemarketing Scheme that Harmed Me... More...

$0 (08-07-2024 - WA)

Zayn Al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn a/k/a Abu Zubaydah v, James Mitchell and John Jessen, a/k/a Bruce Jessen

<h2> Spokane, Washington civil rights personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants claiming to have been injured and/or damaged as a direct result of violations of the Alien Tort Statute. </h2> 28 U.S.C. 1350 provides: The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action by an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the la... More...

$0 (02-27-2024 - WA)

Ashenafi K. Teressa v. United States of Homeland Security

<h2> Seattle, Washington immigration law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking a Writ of Mandamus. </h2? 28 U.S. Code Â§ 1361 - Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any action in the nature of mandamus to compel an officer or employee of the United States or any agency thereof to perf... More...

$0 (07-17-2024 - 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. RCW 48.30.015 Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits. (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. RCW 48.30.015 Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits. (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. RCW 48.30.015 Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits. (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)

Gregory E. Stovall v. United States of America d/b/a United States Postal Service

Seattle, Washington personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory. "The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a crucial piece of legislation that allows individuals to sue the United States government for certain negligence-based causes of action. Here's a deeper dive into its key aspects: Basics ... More...

$1 (12-08-2023 - WA)

Monet Carter-Mixon, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Manuel Ellis, et al. v. City of Tacoma, et al.

Tacoma, Washington personal injury wrongful death lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories claiming that Tacoma Police Officers Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins and Masyth Ford used excessive force when they attempted to arrest him in 2021. The Complaint: Plaintiffs, MONET CARTER-MIXON as Personal Representative of the ESTAT... More...

$4000000 (07-11-2023 - WA)

United States of America v. John I. Sanger

Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Stolen Ammunition. In August of 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) opened an investigation into John I. Sanger, age 31, of Rigby, Idaho, based on information Sanger was associated with two social media accounts âˆ’ "awakene... More...

$0 (12-06-2023 - wa)

J.A.N. v. Social Security Administration

Tacoma, Washington social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a Social Security: RSI Tax Suit theory. An RSI tax suit is a legal action filed against the Commissioner of Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the denial of Social Security benefits. RSI stands for "reduction, suspension, or termination of benefits." Who Can File ... More...

$0 (12-08-2023 - WA)

Bennett Haselton v. Scott Lapierre, et al.

Seattle, Washington civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories. The summer of 2020 was one of largescale and impassioned public demonstrations, widespread throughout the United States, calling for police reform and an end to systemic racism. The movement was spurred in particular by the murder of unarmed suspect George Floyd by... More...

$0 (10-20-2023 - WA)

United States of America v. Lincare Holdings, Inc.

Spokane, Washington civil litigation lawyers represented accused of fraudulently overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans for oxygen equipment. Lincare Holdings, Inc. a Florida based, wholly-owned subsidiary of German multinational chemical corporation Linde, PLC, provides oxygen equipment to patients with respiratory ailments such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)... More...

$0 (08-28-2023 - WA)

Richard S. Wilkinson v. Scott Rodgers, et al.

Spokane, Washington civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on First Amendment violation theories. This matter relates to a Position Statement adopted by the Washington Medical Commission ("WMCâ€) on September 22, 2021 to address misinformation related to COVID-19 and the available treatments. A detailed factual background in discussed in the Court's Order... More...

$0 (07-07-2023 - WA)

Marcelino Silva Marquez v. United States of America, et al.

Tacoma, Washington immigration lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking a writ of mandamus 28 U.S.C. 1651 provides: (a) The Supreme Court and all courts established by Act of Congress may issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law. (b) An alternative writ or rule nisi may be issued by a just... More...

$0 (07-07-2023 - WA)

United States of America v. Rajinder Pal Singh, a/k/a Jaspal Gill

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Transport and Harbor Certain Aliens by taking more than $500,000 as a key member of a smuggling ring bringing hundreds of Indian Nationals across the border from Canada and then to locations in the mid-west and beyond. "Over a four-year period, Rajinder Pal Singh arranged for more than 800... More...

$0 (06-28-2023 - WA)

Jerry Owens v. CACI International, Inc., et al.

Seattle, Washington employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff on a wrongful termination theory. 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. We swim across the Columbia River from Chelan County, the situs of the land in Wilkinson v. Chiwawa Communities Association, 180 Wn.2d 241, 327 P.3d 614 (2014), 2 to Douglas Cou... More...

$0 (05-16-2023 - WA)

Seyyed Javad Maadanian, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz, USA, LLC, et al.

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on product liability theories. Plaintiffs are twenty-six individuals who have lost the use of their Mercedez-Benz vehicles because the braking system installed in their 2004-2015 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles was defective and has been recalled. One of the named plaintiffs, Seyyed Javad M... More...

$0 (05-05-2023 - WA)

Glen Morgan v. Twitter, Inc.

Spokane, Washington personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant claiming violation of his privacy rights. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant unlawfully obtained his and other users' cell phone numbers which he and other users register with a Twitter account and then sold that information to third-party advertisers from which Defendant illegally profited.<br... More...

$0 (05-05-2023 - 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. 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)

Bob Dawson, et al. v. Porch.com, Inc., et al.

Seattle, Washington consumer law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on Telephone Consumer Protection Act violation theories. Defendants claimed to have identified "a real questionâ€ regarding the viability of plaintiffs' autodialer claims, and plaintiffs have not shown that they will be prejudiced if a stay is ordered. Wood v. McEwen, 644 F.2d 797, 802 (9th Cir. 1981)... More...

$0 (03-28-2023 - WA)

Michael Crawford v. State of Washington

Justic Scalia delivered the opinion of the Court: Petitioner was tried for assault and attempted murder. The State sought to introduce a recorded statement that petitioner's wife Sylvia had made during police interrogation, as evidence that the stabbing was not in self-defense. Sylvia did not testify at trial because of Washington's marital privilege. Petitioner argued that admitting the ... More...

$0 (03-08-2003 - WA)

Courtney A. Little & James S. Little v. Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Super 1 Foods

Walla Walla, Washington personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory. Courtney Little was injured when she slipped and fell on ice while walking out of Super 1 Foods, a grocery store owned by Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. Ms. Little and her husband sued for negligence, but their case was dismissed on summary judgm... More...

$0 (12-13-2022 - WA)