Recognizing and Stopping Sexual Abuse in Schools: A Call to Vigilance
In 2004, the U.S. Department of Education released a comprehensive report that shed light on a disturbing reality: the widespread sexual abuse committed by school employees across the country. This report, spanning hundreds of pages, meticulously documented various categories of […]
Read MoreSix killed: PCVA partners Cochran, Hastings file wrongful death suit against state, city in crash that left six dead
The parents of a young woman killed in a horrific Tacoma crash that left six dead including their 19-year-old daughter Cerra Corner have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and state, arguing that officials failed to address known […]
Read MoreSeattle Prep agrees to pay $2.425 million settlement for student sexually abused by teacher, coach Jeff Pietz
SEATTLE – March 6, 2024 – She was groomed, harassed and sexually abused by her teacher and former softball coach throughout her high school career. And after years of fighting to discredit her and avoid accepting any responsibility, Seattle Preparatory […]
Read MoreWhy proposed autonomous vehicle legislation could deny justice to accident victims
When a self-driving car causes serious injury in an accident, who is ultimately responsible? A bill proposed in the Washington State legislature leaves that question without a clear cut answer. And that could leave accident victims – especially those without […]
Read MoreIn depth: The devastating, lifelong impacts of childhood sexual abuse
From Alex Dietz/Senior Associate: Childhood sexual abuse is not something that you recover from. It’s something you experience, and it’s something that impacts you every day for the rest of your life. When you have a seriously traumatic experience in […]
Read MoreWA State, group home operators agree to $4M child sexual abuse settlement for “Little Alcatraz”
News: My team and I have negotiated a $4 Million child sex abuse settlement with WA State and Secret Harbor – the deplorable group home known as “Little Alcatraz” – on behalf of former residents. Video: Inside the Secret Harbor […]
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