Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with downloading images of child pornography.

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’s co... More...    $0 (05-19-2022 - WA)

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with committing an act of violence against a railroad carrier.

A 28-year-old Bellingham, Washington, woman was charged for committing an act of violence against a railroad carrier, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Ellen Brennan Reiche, was one of two people arrested on the BNSF Railway tracks near Bellingham, ne... More...    $0 (12-20-2021 - WA)

Seattle, WA: Consumer law lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 227) violations.

See: 47 U.S.C §227. Restrictions on use of telephone equipment
(a) Definitions

As used in this section—

(1) The term “automatic telephone dialing system� means equipment which has the capacity—

(A) to store or... More...    $0 (08-17-2021 - WA)

Seattle, Washington wire fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Edwin Josue Herrera Rosales, A/k/a Josh Herrera, age 33, who was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with his operation of call centers that operated under the names “Sound Solutions Group,â€� “Community Assistance Center,â€� and California-based “Sienna Support Network."<... More...    $0 (02-09-2021 - WA)

Danny P., Angela P. and Nicole B. (hereafter collectively
“P”) appeal the district court’s grant of summary judgment to
Catholic Health Initiatives (“CHI”) and Catholic Health
Initiatives Medical Plan–Blue Cross Blue Shield (collectively
“the Plan”). The Plan denied P’s claim for the cost of Nicole
B.’s inpatient stay in Island View Residential Treatment
Center (“Island Vie... More...    $0 (06-09-2018 - WA)

After ruling on summary judgment that Sharon Sorby did not
enjoy qualified immunity from the plaintiffs’ claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the trial
court certified its order under RAP 2.3(b)(4) as one “involv[ing] a controlling question of
law as to which there is substantial ground for a difference of opinion.” We granted
discretionary review. We conclude that Ms. Sorby enjoys quali... More...    $0 (02-19-2018 - WA)

The trial court found that Oscar Lopez's lawyer
was "fairly obvious[ly]" "severely handicapped" by depression during the pretrial
and trial phases of Lopez's case.' That finding was supported by the trial court's
own observations of defense counsel's performance—and sometimes failure to show
up—at trial. That finding was also supported by declarations and testimony
presented at... More...    $0 (02-19-2018 - WA)

Under RCW 4.16.230, the statute of limitations is tolled
when the commencement of an action is stayed by a statutory prohibition. Under
the federal bankruptcy code, actions to foreclose on a debtor's property are
stayed while the property at issue is part of the bankruptcy estate. We are asked
to determine whether the bankruptcy stay is a statutory prohibition that tolls the
st... More...    $0 (01-22-2018 - WA)

Seattle, WA - ‘Serial Fraudster’ Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Latest Round of Scams Aimed at Internet and Shipping Businesses - Used Internet Payment Processors for Modern-Day Check Kiting Scheme

A Seattle man sentenced for mail fraud and wire fraud in 2009, changed his name and committed a new round of frauds resulting today in a 61 month federal prison sentence, three years of s... More...    $0 (11-03-2017 - 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)

David Martin sues his former employer, Gonzaga University, for
discharge in employment in violation of public policy and for a violation of a statute
allowing an employee access to his personnel file. We affirm a summary judgment
dismissal of the wrongful discharge claim. Martin fails to present evidence to support the
fourth element of the claim, that element being the absence of ... More...    $0 (09-07-2017 - WA)

Tyree Jefferson appeals his conviction for attempted first degree
murder, first degree assault, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Jefferson raises ten
issues on appeal, including: (1) the trial court erred in denying his Batson' challenge
after the State used a peremptory challenge to strike the only African American
venireperson, (2) the trial court violated the appearance of ... More...    $0 (07-17-2017 - WA)

Donald and Katrina Simmons appeal the summary judgment
dismissal of their lawsuit against the city of Othello, arising from the failure of a line
connecting their home to the city's main sewer line. Based on evidence that the failure
occurred in the portion of the line lying under a public alley traveled by heavy city
garbage trucks, the Simmonses contend they are entitled to a tri... More...    $0 (06-27-2017 - WA)

This appeal pits the importance of finality in litigation against
the requisite for a full accounting of assets in a marital dissolution. Based on Washington
statutes and the Supreme Court's wisdom in Yeats v. Estate of Yeats, 90 Wn.2d 201, 580
P.2d 617 (1978), we side with an inclusive accounting. In this partition action, we
reverse the trial court's ruling that a dissolution dec... More...    $0 (05-23-2017 - WA)

To establish abuse of process, the claimant must prove (1) an
ulterior purpose to accomplish an object not within the proper scope of the process, (2)
an act not proper in the regular prosecution of proceedings, and (3) harm caused by the
abuse of process. Chad Stevens filed a counterclaim against Mark Baute for abuse of
process. Stevens alleged as damages that he incurred attorney... More...    $0 (04-10-2017 - WA)

Manufacturers have a duty to provide warnings to
consumers about the risks of their products pursuant to the Washington product
liability act (WPLA), chapter 7.72 RCW. In this case, a manufacturer sold a
surgical device to a hospital, which credentialed some of its physicians to
perform surgery with the device. The manufacturer's warnings regarding that
device are at the heart ... More...    $0 (02-09-2017 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Plant Manager for Willapa Bay Oyster Processor Sentenced for Violating Clean Water Act

Knowingly Submitted Fraudulent Test Data of Fecal Coliform Levels in Wastewater

The manager of an Ocean Park, Washington oyster processing company who falsified important tests of the plant’s wastewater discharge and lied to state regulators about those readings was sentenced toda... More...    $0 (03-03-2017 - WA)

On January 27, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” (the “Executive Order”). 82 Fed. Reg. 8,977. Citing the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and stating that “numerous foreign-born individuals have been convicted or implicated in terrorismrelated crimes” since then, the Executive Order declares that ... More...    $0 (02-09-2017 - WA)

Seattle, WA - Assisted Living Chain “Emeritus” Settles Allegations of Overbilling Government Programs

Former Washington State based Company Failed to return Overpayments

The United States Department of Justice and Emeritus Corporation, dba Emeritus Senior Living, settled claims that Emeritus had failed to refund to the U.S. overpayments for Medicaid services. Under the terms of ... More...    $979000 (11-27-2016 - WA)