Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with committing a large data breach.

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 sentenci... More...    $0 (03-17-2025 - WA)

Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Operating a Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme and Defrauding Investors of More than $350,000
Spokane Fraudster Sentenced to More than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Operating a Cryptocurrency Investment Schem... More...    $0 (12-11-2024 - WA)

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability slip and fall negligence theory.

This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 21-00002-06132-6 SEA, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Washington premises liability law governs who is responsible for injuries that occur on someone else's pr... More...    $0 (01-04-2024 - WA)

Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on bad faith breach of an insurance contract.

This case was filed in the Island County Superior Court, 21-00002-00277-1, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Washington law provides protections for insureds against bad faith practices by insurance companies. Here's a breakdow... More...    $0 (01-08-2024 - WA)

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on motor vehicle product liability theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.

Motor vehicle product liability law protects consumers from injuries caused by defective or malfunctioning vehicles and their components. It's a complex area of law with various fact... More...    $1 (12-12-2023 - WA)

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)

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on Motor Vehicle Product Liability theory.

"Motor Vehicle Product Liability Law: Protecting Consumers on the Road

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)

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.

Washington State auto negligence law operates under a pure ... More...    $1 (12-15-2023 - WA)

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)

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act aug negligence theory.

"The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that allows individuals to sue the United States government for the negligent or wrongful acts of its employees. Under the FTCA, the government is liable for the same torts as a private person w... More...    $1 (12-08-2023 - WA)

Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant bad faith breach of an insurance contract.

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.

"In Washington State, bad fa... More...    $0 (12-08-2023 - WA)

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with securities fraud.

Justin Costello victimized marijuana business owners, private investors, and investors who purchased stock in the public market. Costello used fraud proceeds for an expensive lifestyle, including an elaborate wedding with a James Bond theme. At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Ricar... More...    $0 (05-31-2023 - WA)

At 12:58 p.m. on February 7, 2000, 18-year-old Donovan Allen called 911 and reported that he found his 49-year-old mother, Sharon Cox, injured and bleeding on the floor of her bedroom in Longview, Washington.

Emergency personnel were unable to revive Cox. An autopsy later showed that she had been struck four times in the head with a blunt object and manually strangled. There were signs of... More...    $0 (12-31-2002 - WA)

Spokane, Washington criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with Assault with Dangerous Weapon in Indian Country, Arson in Indian Country, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, and Discharging and Using a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence. McGinnis had entered a guilty plea on May 21, 2021.

At today’s sentencing, United States Senior District Ju... More...    $0 (08-09-2022 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Seattle Area Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Teens and Young Women

David D. Delay, 52, of Lynnwood, Washington, was sentenced on April 12, 2018 in a U.S. District Court in Seattle to 33 years in prison for his predatory and exploitive scheme to recruit young women and teens to prostitution for his own enrichment, announced Acting Assistant Attorney Ge... More...    $0 (04-12-2018 - WA)

Juan Vega, Jr. was transferred from federal prison to a Seattle non-profit residential reentry center to complete the remainder of his prison sentence. There, he alleged that federal and private employees conspired to remove him from the halfway house known as Pioneer House, ostensibly based on his race and for asserting his First Amendment rights, by filing a false incident report. After his retu... More...    $0 (02-09-2018 - WA)

Arthur Clemens, Jr., sued his employer Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”) for Title VII violations. A jury awarded damages for back pay and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages. On appeal, Clemens challenges the district court’s refusal to consider adjusting his lump-sum back-pay award to account for the corresponding increase in his tax liability. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. ... More...    $0 (11-03-2017 - WA)

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Kittitas County
(district) fired Kim Mikkelsen after 27 years of service. Mikkelsen sued the district,
alleging that, among other things, her dismissal violated the Washington Law Against
Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60.180. Specifically, Mikkelsen claims that
Charles Ward, the general manager, exhibited a bias against women and older
emplo... More...    $0 (10-19-2017 - 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)

The doctrine of qualified immunity shields a government official
from civil liability and money damages unless the plaintiff shows violation of a
constitutional right that is clearly established at the time of the challenged conduct. The
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and Regional Safety and Health
Coordinator William Alan Croft appeal the jury verdict in favor... More...    $0 (07-17-2017 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Jury Awards Family $15 Million On Civil Rights Claim

Fred Thomas, Annalesa Thomas and Jo-Hanna Read sued the City if Fife, the City of Laekwood, Brian Markert, Jason Cannon, Michael Wiley, Michael Zaro, Nathan VAnce, Ryan Miceako, and Pierce County Metro SWAT Team on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming that the individual defendants used excessive f... More...    $0 (07-15-2017 - WA)

Trial courts must make difficult decisions when competing
interests clash. In this case, a mother sought an emergency protection order to
keep her soon-to-be ex-husband away from her and their children because, she
alleged, he had abused them. The father denied the allegations and sought to
cross-examine one of the daughters about her claim that he had repeatedly tried to
suffo... More...    $0 (01-12-2017 - WA)

Rachelle and Charles Black were married for nearly 20
years and have three sons. They raised their children in a conservative Christian
church and sent them to private, Christian schools. In 2011, Rachelle1 told Charles
that she is a lesbian. In the order of dissolution, the trial court designated Charles as
the primary residential parent. The final parenting plan also awarded Char... More...    $0 (04-06-2017 - WA)

Spokane, WA - Spokane, Washington Woman Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Mail Theft, Identity Theft, and Bank Fraud

Souha Yazbek, age 27, of Spokane, Washington, was sentenced today as a result of her guilty pleas on September 9, 2016, to the charges of Possession of a Counterfeit Postal Key, Possession of Stolen Mail, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Conspiracy to Commit Bank F... More...    $0 (12-22-2016 - WA)

Paco, WA - Plaintiff Gets $36,000 For Dead Dog

James Anderson sued his neighbors on intentional tort and intentional infliction of emotional distress theories claiming that they shot and killed his English springer spaniel "Chucky" who he claimed was shot and killed by them while they were trapshooting in March 2014 and then concealing what they had done. Plaintiff claimed that he suffer... More...    $36000 (08-06-2016 - WA)

Tacoma, WA - Tribal Member who Shot and Killed Innocent Stranger in Parking Lot of Emerald Queen Casino Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison

Rampage of Assaults and Threats ends with Tragic Shooting

A 28–year-old enrolled member of the Crow Indian Tribe of Montana was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 26 years in prison and five years of supervised release ... More...    $0 (08-03-2016 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Former Psychologist Sentenced to 6+ Years for Seeking Sex with 12-Year-Old

After Posting Ad on Craigslist, Communicated about Sex with Child

A Seattle psychologist was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 78 months in prison and five years of supervised release for attempted travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct and attempted receipt of child pornogra... More...    $0 (07-25-2016 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Las Vegas Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

Transported Juvenile and Adult Females and Coerced them into Prostitution

A 34 year old Las Vegas man was convicted in U.S. District Court in Seattle of three federal felonies arising out of his transportation of two juveniles for the purpose of prostitution and sex trafficking of an adult woman through force, fraud, and co... More...    $0 (06-24-2016 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Former BNSF Employee Awarded $1.6 Million

Curtis Rookaird, a former Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) brakeman, sued BNSF on a wrongful termination theory claiming that he was fired for conducting a brake test over the objections of his supervisors. He conducted a braking check on a 42 train cars, many of which were "placarded hazardous tank cars."
<... More...    $0 (05-28-2016 - WA)

In 1989, at age fifteen, Anthony Rushton molested twin nine-year-old boys. As a
No. 32396-0-III In re Det. ofRushton result of this conduct, Rushton was convicted in juvenile court of first degree rape of a child. In 1994, Rushton stalked and violently raped a seventeen-year-old girl. He
followed the girl home and forced his way into her house. Once inside the home,
Rushton grabbed ... More...    $0 (09-30-2015 - WA)

Becker began working for Rockwood Clinic PS, an acquired subsidiary of
CHS, 1 as its chief financial officer (CFO) in February 2011. As a publicly traded
company, CJ-IS is required to file reports with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available publicly for the purpose
of accurately advising the SEC, and CHS' creditors and investors,... More...    $0 (09-17-2015 - WA)

In 2006, Trujillo took out a loan for $185,900 from Arboretum Mortgage
Corporation to buy her home. This loan was evidenced by a promissory note secured
by a deed of trust dated March 29, 2006 encumbering the home. CP at 17.2 The
deed of trust was recorded in King County on March 31, 2006. Id.
Arboretum sold this loan to Wells Fargo in 2006. CP at 86. Wells Fargo sold
the ... More...    $0 (08-20-2015 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Ninth Circuit reverses grant of Tort Claim summary judgment on wrongful death claim

We must decide whether the United States may be sued
under the Federal Tort Claims Act for the actions of the
National Park Service relating to a mountain goat that
attacked and killed a Park visitor.
I
A
Established in 1938, Olympic National Park (“Olympic”
or the... More...    $0 (07-27-2015 - WA)

Leon Peoples sued Puget Sound' s Best Chicken! Inc., doing business
as Popeye' s Chicken & Biscuits, along with Bennie Martin and Martin' s marital community
collectively, Popeye' s), 1 for events occurring during his employment at a Popeye' s restaurant on
Joint Base Lewis - McChord ( JBLM). The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of
Popeye' s based on the federal enclav... More...    $0 (02-03-2015 - WA)

Terry and Petra Riely (the Rielys) appeal the trial court' s judgment awarding
damages to Robert Gunn for timber trespass on Gunn' s property. The Rielys argue that the trial
court erred when it (1) applied RCW 4.24.630, the waste statute, instead ofRCW 64. 12. 030, the
timber trespass statute; (2) did not consider the Rielys' affirmative defense that Oasis Well Drilling
Oasis) was... More...    $0 (01-21-2015 - WA)

Odies Delandus Walker was convicted as an accomplice to first
degree murder, first degree assault, first degree robbery, solicitation, and
conspiracy. The primary question in this case is whether those convictions must be
reversed in light of the Power Point presentation the prosecuting attorney used
during closing argument. That presentation repeatedly expressed the prosecutor'sMore...    $0 (01-22-2015 - WA)

Seattle, WA - A Bellevue, Washington man was sentenced today to nine years in prison and 25 years of supervised release for distribution of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. WILLIAM MERRILL ORR, 53, was arrested in Iowa in June 2012, and pleaded guilty in January 2014. ORR had relocated to Iowa after the Bellevue residence he shared with his parents was searched in 2011... More...    $0 (06-17-2014 - WA)

Appellants James Kumar, Ranveer Singh,
Asegedew Gefe, and Abbas Kosymov brought a class action lawsuit against their
employer, Gate Gourmet Inc., alleging two common law torts and two violations of
Washington's Law Against Discrimination (the WLAD), chapter 49.60 RCW. The
lawsuit stems from Gate Gourmet's employee meal policy, which bars employees
from bringing in their own foo... More...    $0 (05-22-2014 - WA)

This appeal follows the summary dismissal of a suit for

employment discrimination. The suit is based on claims of retaliatory discharge,

discrimination, and defamation. A co-worker or store manager (the parties dispute his

authority with the defendant employer) referred to a heterosexual employee as "Big Gay

Al." That name apparently comes from a popular te... More...    $0 (10-23-2012 - WA)