Washington Dram Shop Law

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)

<h1> United States of America v. Sean Coiteux; Tracy Coiteux </h1>

<h2><center> Tacoma, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy and felony violations of the federal Clean Air Act </center><center> Owners of Clark County automotive repair and performance shop sentenced to home confinement, probation for conspiracy and violations of Clean A... More...

$0 (11-05-2024 - WA)

United States of America v. Jesus Enrique Palomera

<center> <img width="300" src="http://www.wawb.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/slideshow/TacomaCourthouse.jpg"> </center> Tacoma, WA - Drug Cartel Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Distributing more than 50 Kilos of Methamphetamine Defendant Used Threats and Violence, and Illegally Possessed a Firearm as Part of Dangerous Drug Ring The leader of a dange... More...

$0 (04-29-2019 - WA)

Monique Tillman and Eric Branch v. Jared Williams and The City of Tacoma

Tacoma, WA - Monique Tillman and Eric Branch sued Tacoma police officer Jared Williams and The City of Tacoma on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming that Williams tossed Monique around like a rag doll and threw her to the pavement during an encounter at a Pierce County mall in 2014. Monique, who was 15 at the time and Eirc, who was 16, had dropped off some cloth... More...

$0 (03-25-2018 - WA)

State of Washington v. Rodney Clifford Menard

In response to respondent Rodney Menard's pretrial Knapstad motion, the trial court dismissed the charge of maintaining a drug dwelling. State v. Knapstad, 107 Wn.2d 346, 729 P.2d 48 (1986). The State appeals. We reverse and remand for further proceedings. FACTS We outline the facts in a radiance most favorable to the State. Respondent Rodney Menard owns and lives at 810 N.... More...

$0 (02-23-2017 - wa)

United States of America v. Toni Andersson

Seattle, WA - Tacoma Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Embezzling $2.3 Million from his Employer Five Year Scheme using False Accounting Entries, Fraudulent Checks and Forged Signatures A Tacoma, Washington man who stole more than $2.3 million from his employer over a five-year period was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 46 months in prison for ... More...

$0 (11-13-2016 - WA)

United States of America v. James E. Roberts

Tacoma, WA - Former Lakewood Body Shop Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Leadership Role in Meth Distribution Conspiracy Member of Violent Mexico-based Drug Trafficking Organization A 45-year-old Lakewood, Washington body shop owner was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to ten years in prison for his leadership role in a Mexico based drug trafficking organization... More...

$0 (12-11-2015 - WA)

State Of Washington v. Terrance Jon Irby

This appeal from a conviction for aggravated murder is unusual in that defendant Terrance Irby waived both his right to be represented at trial and his right to be present. Irby's absence did not excuse the trial court and the prosecutor from their responsibility to assure that Irby's jury was fair and impartial. One of the jurors said during voir dire that she "would like to say h... More...

$0 (04-18-2015 - WA)

State of Washington v. LG Electronics, inc., et al.

In resolving this appeal, which requires us to consider the due process limitations on the exercise of personal jurisdiction over certain foreign corporations, we hold that because a product manufactured by these foreign corporations was soldâ€”as an integrated component part of retail consumer goodsâ€”into Washington in high volume over a period of years, the corpora... More...

$0 (01-12-2015 - WA)

State of Washington v. Darcus DeWayne Allen

In November 2009, Maurice Clemmons shot and killed four Lakewood police officers. Darcus Dewayne Allen, the petitioner in this case, drove Clemmons to and from the crime scene and was charged as an accomplice. We must decide whether the prosecuting attorney committed prejudicial misconduct by misstating the standard upon which the jury may convict an accomplice. In a divided de... More...

$0 (01-15-2015 - WA)

United States of America v. Cory Michael Eglash

Seattle, WA - The former owner of a San Juan Island coffee shop named "Criminal Coffee,â€ was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to15 months in prison for conspiracy, mail fraud and making false statements, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The defendant was also ordered to pay full restitution of $42,088 and to pay a $10,000 fine. CORY MICHAEL EGLASH, 52, was found gu... More...

$0 (06-27-2014 - WA)

City of Seattle v. Rogers Clothing for Men, Inc.

In this case we consider whether a Seattle city ordinance establishing a special assessment area in downtown Seattle exceeded its statutory basis or violated the Constitution of the State of Washington. We hold that the ordinance is constitutional and that Seattle did not exceed its statutory authority by enacting it. In 1971, the Legislature enacted RCW 35.87A allowing municipaliti... More...

$0 (03-01-1990 - WA)

Curtis Oswalt v. Resolute Industries, Inc.

In this admiralty case, Resolute Industries, Inc., appeals an adverse summary judgment on its products liability claims against Webasto Products NA, Inc., the manufacturer of a heater that caught fire on Curtis Oswalt's boat during repairs performed by Resolute's employee. Resolute also challenges a judgment in Oswalt's favor on his claim against Resolute for breach of the implied warranty of work... More...

$0 (06-16-2011 - WA)

Columbia Physical Therapy, Inc. v. Benton Franklin Orthopedic Assocs.

Columbia Physical Therapy, Inc. (Columbia), a professional service corporation owned by a group of physical therapists, brought this action against Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates (BFOA), a professional limited liability company owned by physicians and employing physical therapists. Columbia asserts that BFOA and its doctors and physical therapists are violat... More...

$0 (03-18-2010 - WA)

James S. Gordon, Jr. v. Virtumundo, Inc., et al.

This case addresses unsolicited commercial e-mail, more commonly referred to as "spam.â€1 While ignored by most and reviled by some, spam is largely considered a nuisance and a source of frustration to e-mail users who, at times, must wade through inboxes clogged with messages peddling assorted, and often unwanted, products and services. The rising tide of spam poses an even greater problem t... More...

$0 (08-08-2009 - WA)

Philip Morris USA, Inc. v. King Mountain Tobacco Company, Inc., et al.

This case is yet another of the difficult Indian jurisdiction cases considered by this court. The precise question presented is whether there is colorable tribal court jurisdiction over a nonmember's federal trademark and related state law claims against tribal defendants for alleged passing off of cigarettes on the Internet, on the reservation of another tribe, and elsewhere. Philip Morris... More...

$0 (06-11-2009 - WA)

Jackie Day v. American Seafoods Company LLC, in personam; Katie Ann F/T Offical Number 518441, her engines, machinery, appurtenances and cargo in rem07-35712

Jackie Day ("Dayâ€), as executor of the estate of Jesse O'Neal, Jr. ("O'Nealâ€), appeals the order of the district court barring extrinsic evidence pertaining to the duration of O'Neal's employment agreement with American Seafoods Company ("ASCâ€). O'Neal signed a contract to work for ASC that was limited to one fishing voyage and that included an integration clause. O'Neal hurt his... More...

$0 (03-03-2009 - WA)

Daniel McClung, et al. v. City of Sumner

In 1995, Daniel and Andrea McClung (the "McClungsâ€) sought to develop property they owned in the City of Sumner (the "Cityâ€), and learned that their underground storm drain pipe did not meet the City's requirement for new developments to include pipes at least 12 inches in diameter. The McClungs assert that the City's subsequent request that they install a 24-inch pipe in exchange for ... More...

$0 (12-09-2008 - WA)

Daniel McClung, et al. v. Tapps Brewing, Inc.

In 1995, Daniel and Andrea McClung (the "McClungsâ€) sought to develop property they owned in the City of Sumner (the "Cityâ€), and learned that their underground storm drain pipe did not meet the City's requirement for new developments to include pipes at least 12 inches in diameter. The McClungs assert that the City's subsequent request that they install a 24-inch pipe in exchange for ... More...

$0 (09-25-2008 - WA)

Faust v. Moose Lodge #493 of Bellingham, Washington

Dram shop claims by the Faust family against Bellingham, Washington Moose Lodge #493. The plaintiffs' claimed that they suffered irreparable injuries including paraplegia to a 7-year-old boy. A drunk driver who was a member of the Moose Lodge caused the head-on collision in April 2000. Hawkeye Kinkaid, a member and patron of the Moose Lodge, was killed in the accident. He had been drinking fo... More...

$14100000 (11-16-2005 - WA)

Gary Faust v. Bellingham Moose Lodge No. 493

Gary Faust sued Bellingham Moose Lodge No. 493 on a Dram Shop claim theory for the injuries and damages that he sustained as a result of an automobile accident involving a patron of the Defendant's bar. Faust was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of spinal cord injuries that he sustained when he was 7-years-old. Plaintiff claimed that lodge bartender served drinks to 57-year-old Hawkey... More...

$14000000 (10-26-2005 - WA)

Sonia Wills, et al. v. Bull's Eye Shooter Supply and Bushmaster Firearms Inc.

The families of six people who were killed and two who were wounded in the fall 2002 killing spree in Washington, D.C. claimed that Bull's Eye Shooter Supply in Tacoma, its former owners in Tacoma, Washington and Bushmaster Firearms Inc., based in Windham, Maine should compensate them for their losses. The Plaintiffs claimed Bull's Eye was negligent for allowing the gun and others to disappear ... More...

$2500000 (09-09-2004 - WA)

Lawrence Easley v. Sea-Land Service, Inc., Et. al.

Disability Discrimination - Lawrence Easley was one of about 116 journeyman mechanics working at Sea-Land Service. Sea-Land's journeyman mechanics are assigned to work in specific areas. Each area has different duties and requires physical labor to some degree. Once assigned to an area, the mechanics do not rotate. Seniority plays no role in assignment. Sea-Land has a policy that mechanics should ... More...

$0 (02-28-2000 - WA)

Shaffer v. <a href="http://www.odwalla.com/">Odwalla, Inc.</a>

Products liability - Odwalla apply juice. Child consumed apple juice purchased at a coffee shop and developed diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) 0157:H7 confirmed by DNA testing to have come from the apple juice. Child was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome and was hospitalized for eight days with kidney failure and was given blood transfusion and subjected to dialysis. Med... More...

$650000 (12-17-1998 - WA)