Darrell Cochran on Working as Co-Counsel
Watch as Darrell discusses his experiences as co-counsel and why attorneys turn to him.
Read moreWashington State Agrees to Pay $16.95M in Landmark Child Abuse Settlement
Olympia, WA – November 1, 2023 – Washington State has agreed to pay $16.95M to settle lawsuits brought by 12 boys sexually and physically abused while under the care of the State and placed at the J Bar D Boys Ranch, a now shuttered facility in Ione, north of Spokane. The settlement was announced by Darrell […]
Read moreMary 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 million to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of a student groomed and sexually abused […]
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 $4 Million settlement Troubled boys were warehoused, ignored and horrifically abused at the remote island […]
Read moreIn Depth: The Devastating, Lifelong Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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 childhood, the science shows that this has significant impacts on your brain chemistry, on your development, that impact you […]
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 significant financial resources – from getting the help they need to heal and recover. SB […]
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 School has now agreed to pay $2.425 million to settle claims of sexual abuse, sexual […]
Read moreRecognizing 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 school staff most likely to engage in such misconduct. Despite this report, the abuses continue far too […]
Read moreCochran Secures Landmark $28.5 Million Settlement With Insurance Company For Breach Of Conduct
Insurer Failed To Honor Premium, Defend Child Care Center In Sexual Misconduct Cases In a significant legal victory, attorney Darrell Cochran and team from Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala have achieved a landmark $28.5 million settlement in a case involving breach of contract by an insurance company whose identity can’t be disclosed per the terms of […]
Read moreNew Lawsuit Targets Major Insurers for Bad Faith, Failing to Honor Coverage for Horrendous Child Sex Abuse
A group of victims who suffered horrendous sexual abuse at a Southwest Washington group boys home have filed an amended lawsuit against several major insurance companies for failing to honor their contracts and pay what they owe for the victims’ suffering. The new filing by attorneys from the Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala law firm in […]
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