Washington Failure to Warn 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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Lindsay Gregory v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Company

Spokane, Washington, insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. 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 . Proving bad faith requires showing the insurer's actions ... More...

$1 (10-19-2025 - WA)

Christina St. Clair v. County of Okanogan and Isaiah Holloway

Spokane, Washington, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Christina St. Clair brough claims against Okanogan County Sheriff Deputy Isaiah Holloway and his employer, Okanogan County, based on Holloway's sexual misconduct. St. Clair alleges constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983, a violation of the Washington... More...

$0 (09-26-2025 - 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)

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)

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)

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)

Tamara Steele v. Safeway, Inc.

<h2> Tacoma, Washington personal injury slip and fall premises liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> This case was filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 24-00002-07846-6, and was removed to federal court by Safeway. Premises liability law in Washington State is a set of rules that govern when a property owner is responsible for injuries that occur on the... More...

$0 (10-18-2024 - WA)

<h1> United States of America v. Jaylan Amir Thomas </h1>

<h2><center> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with organized retail theft scheme.</h2></center> <h2><center> Santa Monica, California man sentenced to 5 years in prison for organized retail theft scheme spanning 23 states </h2></center> A 27-year-old S... More...

$0 (03-29-2024 - 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)

<h1> United States of America v. Cecil C. Michel </h1>

<h2><center> Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged who Repeatedly Failed to Register as a Sex Offender.</h2></center> <h3><center> </h3></center> anessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Cecil C. Michel, 64, of Spokane, W... More...

$0 (03-06-2024 - 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. 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: (1) Misrepresenting pertinent facts or insurance pol... More...

$1 (02-13-2024 - 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. 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)

John Doe, et al. v. Monsanto

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyers represented the PLaintiffs who sued the Defendant on product liability, negligence and failure to warn theories. The Plaintiffs, five students, two parents and employees, claimed that they were injured and/or damages as a direct result of being exposed to PBCs manufactured and sold by Monsanto. The Plaintiffs were students and their parents at... More...

$990000000 (12-18-2023 - WA)

Gary E. Mason v. Rad Power Bikes, Inc., et al.

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)

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. "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)

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. Washington State auto negligence law operates under a pure ... More...

$1 (12-15-2023 - 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)

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. 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)

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...

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United States of America v. Changpeng Zhao

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program under 31 U.S.C. 5318(h), 5322(b), 5322(c), and 5322(e), 18:2, and 31:1022.210 . Binance Holdings Limited (Binance), the entity that operates the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.com, pleaded guilty today and has agreed to pay o... More...

$0 (11-22-2023 - WA)

Charlotte Rosted v. Schindler Elevator Corporation

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an elevator negligence theory. "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)

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. 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.â€ M... More...

$0 (06-27-2023 - WA)

United States of America v. Rhonda Se Ackerman

Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with two counts of willfully failing to file her 2015 and 2016 federal income tax returns. Rhonda Sue Ackerman, age 54 of Spokane, Washington, abused her position as a liability claims technician at SCDRM. Between 2014 and 2016, she embezzled $440,315.25 and failed to file federal income tax returns reporting h... More...

$0 (05-26-2023 - WA)

United States of America v. Keovilayvanh Rinthalukay

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with willful failure to pay over taxes. Keovilayvanh Rinthalukay, 62, pleaded guilty in February 2023, admitting that between 2015 and 2019 he withheld Medicare, Social Security, and federal income taxes from his employees' paychecks, but instead of paying the taxes to the government, he pocketed the money for his o... More...

$0 (05-02-2023 - 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)

<H2> Michael Boone v. John Allaben </H2>

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/washington/news/seattle/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Seattle</a> </cente... More...

$1 (12-08-2022 - WA)

<H2> Hester Loveland v. Walmart, Inc. d/b/a Walmart Supercenter #5461 </H2>

Tacoma, Washington personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/washington/news/tacoma/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Tacoma</a> </center><... More...

$0 (12-12-2022 - 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)

Donovan Allen v. State of Washington

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTONDIVISION IIDONOVAN ALLEN,No. 54172-6-IIAppellant,v.STATE OF WASHINGTON,PUBLISHED OPINIONRespondent.LEE,C.J.â€”Donovan Allen appeals the trial court's order granting summary judgmentin favor of the State, which dismissed his claim under the Wrongly Convicted Persons Act (WCPA), chapter 4.100 RCW. Allen spent 13 years in prison for a cri... More...

$0 (11-09-2021 - WA)

Todd G. Glover and Christina S. Glover v. Phillip Canaday

Seattle, Washington civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant seeking injunctive and declaratory relief. Todd and Christina Glover ("the Glovers") and Canaday own adjacent parcels of real property in a rural area of Snohomish County. Before January 4, 2016, the Glovers owned both parcels. The Glovers have lived on the parcel they currently occupy ("the Glover... More...

$0 (07-18-2022 - WA)

State of Washington v. Riley Hillestad

Newport, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, unauthorized revoval or concealment of a body, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful disposal of remains and failure to notify a corner. Riley Hillestad was charged with multiple felonies in conjunction with the murder of Jason Fox, age 19, on or about September 16, 2020.... More...

$0 (06-21-2022 - WA)

United States of America v. Bernard Ross Hansen a/k/a Ross B. Hansen Diane Renee Erdmann

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendants charged with engaging in a Ponzi-like scheme that defrauded customers of millions of dollars. Bernard Ross Hansen, 61, aka Ross B. Hansen was convicted of multiple counts of wire and mail fraud after a four-week jury trial in July 2021. Hansen's co-defendant and partner, Vault Manager Diane Renee Erdmann, 49, was convic... More...

$0 (06-06-2022 - WA)

Family and Estate of Alan Justad, et al. v. Omega Morgan, Northwest Tower Crane Service and Morrow Equipment Co.

Seattle, Washington personal injury wrongful death lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on negligence theories claiming that Defendants' failure to exercise due care in the remove a crane from a construction site and, as a direct result, the crane collapsed in 2019 killing four and injuring others. Two ironworkers fell to their deaths. The crane crushed cars below, kil... More...

$100000000 (03-15-2022 - WA)