Spokane, Washington drug charge criminal defense lawyer represented defendant, James Matthew Ethrington, age 33, a resident of Spokane, Washington, who was charged with possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual (pure) methamphetamine.

According to information disclosed during court proceedings, in August, 2019, the Spokane Police Department conducted a traffic stop ... More...    $0 (12-09-2020 - WA)

This case involves claims of breaches of fiduciary duty and
legal malpractice against lawyers hired to defend insureds in a civil action where
the insurance company provided the defense.^ The insureds claim the lawyers
violated their professional responsibilities by failing to disclose a potential conflict
^ The Court of Appeals and the parties in their briefing characterized the i... More...    $0 (09-14-2017 - WA)

Tacoma, WA - Chehalis Tribal Member Sentenced for Defrauding Housing Program

Former Head of Tribal Housing Authority Board Lied about Assets to Receive Tribal Housing Assistance

The former Chairman of the Board of the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority was sentenced to thirty days in jail, two years of supervised release and $37,400 in restitution for theft from a tribal organizat... More...    $0 (09-05-2016 - WA)

In November 2012, Washington voters approved I-1240, codified in the Act,
providing for the establishment of up to 40 charter schools within five years. Clerk's
Papers (CP) at 39-78; RCW 28A.710.150(1). The Act was intended to provide parents
with "more options" regarding the schooling of their children. RCW 28A.710.005(1)(f);
see also RCW 28A.710.020(1) (new charter schools ar... More...    $0 (09-04-2015 - WA)

Seattle, WA - The State of Washington charged Christopher Monfort with first-degree murder in conjunction with the killing of a Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton on Halloween night in 2009.

Monfort pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Court Docket:

Sub Docket Date Docket Code Docket Description Misc Info
1 11-12-2009 INFORMATION Information
... More...    $0 (06-05-2015 - WA)

Julie MacLay, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Lia Hawkins sued the M/V SAHARA in rem and G Shipping Ltd., a Maltese company, in personam, in a general maritime wrongful death and survival action claiming that Ms. Hawkins, age 33, was killed as a direct result of a dangerous condition that existed on the 300-foot long M/V SAHARA that caused her to fall overboard while working on the con... More...    $3450000 (04-26-2013 - WA)

This case asks us to decide whether particular officers and

employees of a bank owed a quasi-fiduciary duty to particular bank depositors. Michael

and Theresa Annechino deposited a large amount of money at a bank specifically to ensure

that their savings would be protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

(FDIC). Depositors and banks generally ... More...    $0 (10-18-2012 - WA)

We hold that a residential community that has continuously operated as a retirement community for persons age 55 or older can qualify for the housing for older persons exemption from the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition on familial status discrimination by establishing that it currently satisfies the exemption’s three statutory and regulatory criteria at the time of the alleged violation, even i... More...    $0 (04-28-2011 - WA)

Ordinarily, when an employee is compensated with nonstatutory stock options that do not have a readily ascertainable fair market value at the time of the grant, the employee realizes income for tax purposes upon exercising the options.1 See 26 U.S.C. §§ 83(a) & (e)(3)-(e)(4); 26 C.F.R. § 1.83-7(a). The taxpayer is taxed on an amount equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of exe... More...    $0 (04-06-2011 - WA)

In this case arising out of diversity jurisdiction, we are asked to decide whether Robinette Amaker, the surviving sister of Bradley Gierlich, may bring suit against defendants King County, Stanley Medical Research Institute (“SMRI”), and E. Fuller Torrey, after the King County Medical Examiners Office (“KCMEO”) provided Bradley’s1 brain, liver, and spleen tissue to SMRI for use in medic... More...    $0 (08-30-2008 - WA)

Petitioner, Cecile B. Woods, seeks review of a Court of Appeals ruling that the superior court lacks subject matter jurisdiction under the Land Use Petition Act (LUPA), chapter 36.70C RCW, to review a claim that a site- specific rezone application does not comply with the Growth Management Act (GMA), chapter 36.70A RCW. Woods claims the appellate court decision conflicts ... More...    $0 (12-20-2007 - WA)

n this class action on behalf of Seattle City Light ratepayers, we are asked to decide whether a municipal utility may mitigate the effects of its greenhouse gas emissions by paying public and private entities to reduce those entities' emissions. We hold that combating global warming is a general government purpose, albeit a meritorious one, and not a proprieta... More...    $0 (01-24-2007 - WA)

SCHULTHEIS, J. -- Saddle Mountain Minerals, L.L.C., a family company owned by Gary and Carol Maughan, appeals the trial court's summary judgment dismissal of its complaint for damages filed against Arun and Vandana Joshi, doing business as A&V Enterprises, Inc., the developers of a residential subdivision in Benton County. The trial court dismissed the complaint after determining Saddle M... More...    $0 (03-20-2003 - WA)

JOHNSON, J. --In this case we review the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Disciplinary Board's (Board) recommendation that John L. McKean be suspended from the practice of law for six months followed by six months of probation. The recommendation was based on McKean's entering into a business arrangement with a client to shield the client from creditors, financing the business with... More...    $0 (03-06-2003 - WA)

This is an action for damages arising from Snohomish County's denial of a preliminary plat application for a subdivision. West Coast maintains that the County misrepresented its policy regarding the imposition of a development moratorium on property logged under a Class III non-conversion permit. West Coast further claims that it relied on those representations when deciding to purchase the... More...    $0 (05-06-2002 - WA)

In this case, Plaintiff Walton Technology, Inc. ("Walton"), a subcontractor on a federal construction project, claims that the prime contractor, Defendant Weststar Engineering, Inc. ("Weststar"), failed to pay Walton rental fees for equipment it rented from Walton for use on the project. Walton filed suit against Weststar and its Miller Act surety, Defendant Reliance Insurance Company ("Reli... More...    $0 (05-22-2002 - WA)

Declaratory relief - Conversion - Replevin - The Port of Port Angeles seized equipment from Aerocomposites after they defaulted on lease payments and conducted a sheriff's sale of the equipment. Michael Rogerson announced at the sale that Aerobond, another Rogerson corporation, actually owned the equipment. The sale continued and Northwest Composites, Inc. purchased the equipment for $180,000. ... More...    $473635 (08-20-1999 - WA)