Washington Fair Debt Collection Law
<H2> <center> United States of America v. Mohammed Zafaranchi, aka ‘Mike’ </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with operating a web of boiler-room-type call centers that defrauded 1,000 distressed homeowners facing foreclosure. Mohammed Zafaranchi, 43, aka ‘Mike’ was convicted following a week-long trial of all twelve federal charges he faced: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, five counts of wire fraud, five counts of mo... More...
$ (12-18-2025 - WA)<h2> <center> Lindsay Gregory v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Company </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington, insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> 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<br> . Proving bad faith requires showing the insurer's actions ... More...
$1 (10-19-2025 - WA)<h2> <center> Jedediah Valdez and Sara Valdez v. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> 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)<h2> <center> Charles Boyd Olson and Janine Olson v. Unison Agreement Corporation </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a Washington Consumer Protection Act Violation theory.<br> <br> The Olsons have resided in their home in Kent, Washington, since their<br> marriage in 1990. In early 2019, at a time when they were experiencing financial<br> difficulties, the Olsons received a flyer in the mail from Unison that offered a way<br> to o... More...
$0 (08-08-2025 - WA)<h2> <center> John Gardner and Jennifer Gardner v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> 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)<h2> <center> 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.<br> <br> 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)<H2> <CENTER> Jamall S. Baker v. Tammy O'Reilly </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a prisoner civil rights violation claim.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Prisoner civil rights laws protect inmates from violations of their constitutional rights while incarcerated. These laws safeguard against cruel and unusual punishment, discrimination, and denial of due process. Key areas of protection include freedom from excessiv... More...
$0 (06-18-2025 - wa)<h1><center> United States of America v. Assad Baragzai </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to report up to $6 million in income </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Owner of chain of Bikini Barista coffee stands sentenced for failing to report up to $6 million in income </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br>... More...
$0 (12-19-2024 - WA)<h1><center> United States of America v. Sean Coiteux; Tracy Coiteux </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Tacoma, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy and felony violations of the federal Clean Air Act </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> 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)<h2> <center> Leda Health Corporation v. Jay Robert Inslee </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Seattle, Washington civil litigation lawyer sought a preliminary injunction against the Defendant.<br> <h2><br> <br> Leda Health is a company known for developing Early Evidence Kits (“EEKsâ€)- products that allegedly enable sexual assault survivors to “self-collect and store evidence such as DNA†if they are unable or unwilling to seek a traditional forensic medica... More...
$0 (10-21-2024 - WA)<h1><center> United States of America v. David Alexander Maybee </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Arson Over a Drug Debt </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Moses Lake Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arson Over a Drug Debt</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Easte... More...
$0 (07-18-2024 - WA)<h2><center> Jeffrey Putnam v. Credit One Bank, NA, et al. </h2></center>
<h2><br> Tacoma, Washington consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory.<br> </h2><br> <br> 15 U.S.C. 1681 law: Governs access to consumer credit report records and promotes accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). A CRA is an entity that assembles and sells credit infor... More...
$0 (07-17-2024 - WA)<h1><center> United States of America v. Jodi Hamrick </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing from company co-owner </font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> Former flooring company bookkeeper sentenced to three years in prison for scheme to steal from company co-owner </h2></center><br> <br> The former bookkeeper of a Mukilteo, Wa... More...
$0 (04-26-2024 - WA)<h2><center> Steven Manning and Sheila Manning v. First National Insurance Company of America </h2></center>
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (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)<h2><center> Deborah L. McCarthy and Emily J. Hadley v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company </h2></center>
Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyer presented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (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)<h2><center> Irma S. DeCastillo v. First National Insurance Company of America </h2></center>
Richland, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> RCW 48.30.015<br> Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits.<br> (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)<h2><center> Charles Conklin v. State Farm Insurance Company </h2></center>
Spokane, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> 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:<br> (1) Misrepresenting pertinent facts or insurance pol... More...
$1 (02-13-2024 - WA)<h1><center> United States of America v. Jodi Hamrick </h1></center>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Seattle, Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy. </b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> The Defendant used money stolen from company to pay her mortgage and other personal expenses<br> Seattle – The former bookkeeper of a Mukilteo, Washington, flooring ... More...
$0 (01-19-2024 - WA)<h2><center> Farbod Amini and Laman Amini v. Crestbrook Insurance Company </h2></center>
Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on bad faith breach of an insurance contract.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Island County Superior Court, 21-00002-00277-1, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Washington law provides protections for insureds against bad faith practices by insurance companies. Here's a breakdow... More...
$0 (01-08-2024 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Si Yong Kim </h2></center>
Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with tax evasion for failing to pay more than $1.7 million in income taxed on income from between 2016 and 2020, Kim underreported the income at his restaurants by more than $1.7 million. He did this by keeping cash proceeds and periodically depositing the cash to his personal bank account or keeping the cash at his home... More...
$0 (12-21-2023 - WA)<h2><center> Monet Carter-Mixon, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Manuel Ellis, et al. v. City of Tacoma, et al. </h2></center>
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.<br> <br> The Complaint:<br> <br> Plaintiffs, MONET CARTER-MIXON as Personal Representative of the ESTAT... More...
$4000000 (07-11-2023 - WA)<h2><center> R.W. v. Columbia Basin College </h2></center>
Richland, Washington employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Family Medical Leave Act violation theory. <br> <br> <br> R.W., a nursing student at Columbia Basin College, revealed to his doctor that he had homicidal ideations and that he imagined killing his teachers. Upon learning this information from the doctor and conducting further investigation, the Colle... More...
$0 (12-08-2023 - WA)<h2><center> Marvin Holmes, Jr. v. CRU Data Security Group, L.L.C. </h2></center>
Tacoma, Washington civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 42:1981 Job Discrimination (Race) race theory.<br> <br> "Job discrimination based on race or color is illegal in the United States. Federal, state, and local laws protect individuals from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including:<br> <br> Hiring and firing: Employers cannot base hiring o... More...
$0 (12-08-2023 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Allen Richard Smith </h2></center>
Yakima, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with producing images of child pornography depicting minor boys in the Philippines. <br> <br> Allen Richard Smith, 66, of Richland, Washington, first came to the attention of law enforcement because Facebook reported that he was distributing images of child pornography on Facebook from April 2019 through May 2020. Special A... More...
$0 (08-14-2023 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Rajinder Pal Singh, a/k/a Jaspal Gill </h2></center>
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.<br> <br> <br> “Over a four-year period, Rajinder Pal Singh arranged for more th... More...
$0 (06-28-2023 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Rhonda Se Ackerman </h2></center>
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with two counts of willfully failing to file her 2015 and 2016 federal income tax returns. <br> <br> 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)<h2> <center> Twin W. Owners' Association v. Andrew Murphy and Jennifer Murphy </h2> <center>
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.<br> <br> We swim across the Columbia River from Chelan County, the situs of the land in <br> Wilkinson v. Chiwawa Communities Association, 180 Wn.2d 241, 327 P.3d 614 (2014), <br> 2<br> to Douglas Cou... More...
$0 (05-16-2023 - WA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Keovilayvanh Rinthalukay </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with willful failure to pay over taxes.<br> <br> 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 fo... More...
$0 (05-02-2023 - WA)<h2> <center> Edward Fogg, et al. v. Selene Finance, L.P. </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a Real Estate Settlement and Procedure Act violation theories.<br> <br> 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)<h2> <center> Bob Dawson, et al. v. Porch.com, Inc., et al. </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington consumer law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on Telephone Consumer Protection Act violation theories.<br> <br> Defendants claimed to have identified “a real question†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.... More...
$0 (03-28-2023 - WA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Miguel Antonio Mondaca </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with Child Sex Trafficking, Online Enticement, and Child Pornography Production and Receipt.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Spokane_WA_FED.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Spokane, Washington"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Spokane, Was... More...
$0 (02-21-2023 - WA)STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. Donovan Ben Patrick ALLEN, Petitioner.
¶ 1 We are asked to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have convicted Donovan Allen of aggravated first degree murder upon the evidence properly admitted in this case.   Allen confessed to killing his mother but challenges, among other things, the sufficiency of the evidence that this killing was premeditated and aggravated by robbery.   We affirm.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (11-30-2006 - WA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Aero Precision, LLC </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington: The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with Aero Precision LLC, a Washington state firearm manufacturer. The settlement resolves the department’s determination that Aero Precision had a policy of unlawfully screening out certain non-U.S. citizen job candidates, including asylees and refugees, in violation of the Immigration and... More...
$0 (11-21-2022 - WA)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jose Elias Barbosa </h2> </center>
Seattle, Washington criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with international Drug Trafficking.<br> <br> One of the leaders of a violent international drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region pleaded guilty Monday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Jose Elias Barbosa, 37, of Kent, Washington, faces a mandatory ... More...
$0 (08-30-2022 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Lorenzo Jimenez Alanis </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with distributing methamphetamine, along with downloading and possessing a large collection of child pornography. <br> <br> Lorenzo Jimenez Alanis, 47, of Mabton, Washington, was a source of supply for pound level quantities of methamphetamine associated with a drug trafficking organization operating directly out of Mexico. ... More...
$0 (06-07-2022 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Fainyan Kain James Kimmerly </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with persuading a 13-year-old to produce sexual images of the 13-year-old and send the images to the Defendant.<br> <br> In the summer of 2019, Fainyan Kain James Kimmerly, age 22, of Spoken, used Facebook to communicate with a 13-year-old whom he knew to be a minor. In a series of Facebook Messenger communications, Kimmerly... More...
$0 (05-19-2022 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Richard Dale Wright, Jr. </h2> </center>
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with downloading images of child pornography.<br> <br> An undercover FBI Special Agent went online in the Spring of 2019 to identify people in the Spokane community who were sharing large volumes of known or suspected child pornography. The agent downloaded a number of child pornography files from Richard Dale Wright�... More...
$0 (05-19-2022 - WA)<h2><center> United States of America v. Jeffrey Zirkle </h2></center>
Seattle criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with tax fraud.<br> <br> The former owner and co-CEO of an electronics recycling firm was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 6 months in prison for tax fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Jeffrey Zirkle, 58, of Gig Harbor, Washington, was the owner and co-CEO of Total Reclaim, the Northwest’s largest r... More...
$0 (01-18-2022 - WA)<center> <h2> Dep't of Ecology v. Acquavella </h2> </center>
<center><h2><font color="red"><center> Yakima, WA - Water Rights lawyer represented defendant with a Yakama Nation treaty that reserved water rights for the Yakama Nation claim. </h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> This case presents the culmination of the fight for surface<br> water rights that arguably began in 1855 with the Yakama Nation treaty that reserved <br> water rights for the Yakama N... More...
$0 (11-18-2021 - WA)<h2><center> Bob Dawson, et al. v. Porch.com, Inc., et al. </h2> </center>
Seattle, WA: Consumer law lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 227) violations.<br> <br> See: 47 U.S.C §227. Restrictions on use of telephone equipment<br> (a) Definitions<br> <br> As used in this section—<br> <br> (1) The term “automatic telephone dialing system†means equipment which has the capacity—<br> ... More...
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