Washington Insurance Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Tasha Hoggatt </h2> </center>

Spokane, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft concerning programs receiving federal funds in violation of 18 U.S.c. 666(a)(1). Digested by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Between October 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022, Tasha Hoggatt, age 51, of Valencia, Californ... 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...

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Lydia Galvez v. Social Security Administration

Yakima, Washington, social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for social security benefits by HHS. Lydia Galvez filed for Social Security disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income in 2011. Galvez claimed that she had been disabled since 2008 due to a variety of medical conditions, including fib... More...

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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...

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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...

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Michele A. Jack v. Social Security Administration

Tacoma, Washington social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW by HHS. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two main disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI provides benefits to disabled individuals who have worked... More...

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Anna K. Andrews and Eric J. Andrews v. Freeway Motors, Inc., et al.

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories. Anna Andrews was injured in an accident involving three vehicles. She and her husband sued the other drivers, Alexandra Fox and John McAlpine, as well as Freeway Motors, McAlpine's employer. Andrews[1] had underinsured motorist coverage through Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exc... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. William Oldham Mize </h1>

<h2><center> Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multimillion-dollar fraud scheme </center><center> Fraud Ringleader and Former Fugitive William Mize Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison, Ordered to Pay $7.1 Million in Restitution</h2></center> </h2></center... More...

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James W. Cherberg and Nan Chot Cherberg v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company

<h2> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on a breach of contract theory. </h2> On June 29, 2012, the Cherbergs purchased the Policy from Fidelity covering their newly purchased property. Fidelity does not dispute that the Policy failed to expressly identify, "take exception to," or "otherwise disclose the existence of" the Exclusive Easements. <... More...

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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...

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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...

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<h1> United States of America v. Thomas Andrew Webster, M.D. </h1>

<h2><center>Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Telemarketing Scheme </center><center> Ohio Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Telemarketing Scheme that Harmed Me... More...

$0 (08-07-2024 - WA)

Bryan LaFlamme v. Stillwater Insurance Company

<h2> Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. </h2> This case as filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 23-00002-11242-9, and was removed to federal county by Stillater Insurance. Washington law permits insureds to bring bad faith actions against insurers when claims made under thei... More...

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Daniel Lee and Anastasia Lee v. Amica Mutual Insurance Company

<h2> Seattle, Washington insurance law lawye represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract tehory. </h2> This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 24-00002-07200-4, and was removed the federal court by the Defendants. Washington law permits insureds to bring bad faith actions against insurers when claims made under their ins... More...

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Troy Urie v. Allstate Insurance Company

Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto insurance law theory. This case was filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 23-00002-04739-2, and was removed to federal court by the Allstate Insurance Company.... More...

$1 (03-13-2024 - 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...

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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...

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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...

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Farbod Amini and Laman Amini v. Crestbrook Insurance Company

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...

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Arlin K. Lidstrom, et aux. v. Scotlynn Commodities, Inc. and Ying H. Zhu

Spokane, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries. Duty of care: All drivers in Washington have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws to avoid harming others. This includes avoiding behaviors like: ... More...

$0 (10-19-2023 - WA)

Gregory R. Butcher, et al. v. Stephen H. Ward, et al.

Spokane, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75 million in damages and/or injuries. This case was filed in the Spokane County Superior Court, 21-200541-32 9CCA, 22-35714 and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. Duty of care: All drivers in Wa... More...

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Gladis Alvarado Martinez v. Akbal Singh and Ct Transport, Ltd.

Seattle, Washington personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries. This case was filed in the King County Superior Court, 22-00002-16888-9 SEA, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. Washington Auto Negligence Law: Duty of ... More...

$1 (12-15-2023 - 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...

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Gregory E. Stovall v. United States Postal Service

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)

Windwatch Homeowners Association v. HDI Global Insurance Company, et al.

Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff which sued the Defendant seeking a declaratory judgement.... More...

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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...

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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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R.J.C. v. Social Security Administration

Tacoma, Washington social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW by HHS. "Social Security Disability law is a complex area of law that governs the eligibility requirements and benefits for individuals with disabilities. There are two main Social Security Disability programs: Social Security Disabi... More...

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Sea Brim Condominium Association v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company

Tacoma, Washington insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the defendants on a declaratory judgement insurance law question.... More...

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United States of America v. Lincare Holdings, Inc.

Spokane, Washington civil litigation lawyers represented accused of fraudulently overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans for oxygen equipment. Lincare Holdings, Inc. a Florida based, wholly-owned subsidiary of German multinational chemical corporation Linde, PLC, provides oxygen equipment to patients with respiratory ailments such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)... More...

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Twin W. Owners' Association v. Andrew Murphy and Jennifer Murphy

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. We swim across the Columbia River from Chelan County, the situs of the land in Wilkinson v. Chiwawa Communities Association, 180 Wn.2d 241, 327 P.3d 614 (2014), 2 to Douglas Cou... More...

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Windcrest Owners Assoc. V. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. And Allstate Ins.

Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, which sued Defendants on bad faith breach of insurance contract thories. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King_County_WA_Courthouse.jpg" alt="King County Washington Courthouse - Seattle, Washington"> King County Courthouse - Seattle, Was... More...

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United States of America v. Richard W. Reid

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with profiting from illegal kickbacks in the medical testing industry. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/washington/news/seattle/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Seattle</a> </center> </h1> </table> </center> Richard Reid, 53, was convicted... More...

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Nola Graham v. Country Mutual Insurance Company

Spokane, Washington insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of contract theory. This case was filed in the Â Spokane County Superior Court, 20-00002-01363-32 and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. <h2> <center> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftdeyagKXM" target="_new">Bad Faith Breach of Insurance Contra... More...

$1 (11-16-2022 - WA)

United States of America v. Cody Allen Easterday

Richland, Washington criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud. Cody Allen Easterday, age 51, of Mesa, Washington and the business he led, Easterday Ranches Inc., entered into agreements with Tyson Foods and another company (collectively the Victim Companies), whereby Easterday Ranches agreed to purchase and feed cattle on behalf of the Victim Companies. Under thes... More...

$0 (10-04-2022 - WA)

United States of America v. Abidermi Rufai

Tacoma, Washington criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Abidermi Rufai was the Special Assistant to the Governor of Nigeria's Ogun State. He admitted a long history of using stolen identities to defraud U.S. disaster programs, including aid for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and file fraudulent U.S. tax returns. At the sentencing... More...

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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)

United States of America v. American Financial Network, Inc.

Spokane, Washington lawyers represented Defendant accused of improperly and fraudulently originated government-backed mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a component of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "FHA-backed mortgages are a critical resource for first-time homebuyers, moderate-income borrowers, and families who have suffere... More...

$0 (06-22-2022 - WA)

Sharon Reed v. Oregon Mutual Insurance Company

Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages. This case was initially filed in the Snohomish County Superior Court, 21-00002-02852-31, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.... More...

$0 (01-31-2022 - WA)