Cases
Six 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 […]

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Cases
Seattle 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 […]

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Analysis/Opinion
Why 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 […]

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Analysis/Opinion
In 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 […]

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Cases
WA 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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Cases
Mary Kay Letourneau redux: Spokane school district agrees to pay multimillion dollar teacher sex abuse settlement

Spokane school district agrees to pay $2.05 Million, legal fees to settle teacher/student sex case reminiscent of Mary Kay Letourneau Tacoma, WA – January 19, 2024 – The Central Valley School District of Spokane, WA. has agreed to pay $2.05 […]

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