Deadly Explosion at Longview Mill Raises Questions About Workplace Safety

A catastrophic workplace accident involving workers from the Seattle area at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, has sent shockwaves through the state. The incident, which may become one of the deadliest workplace disasters in modern Washington history, has demonstrated the risks that workers face in hazardous industrial environments. The Explosion at Longview Mill On […]

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Darrell Cochran Secures Washington Court of Appeals Victory in Wage-and-Hour Case

Our founding attorney, Darrell Cochran, recently secured an important victory for Washington State Patrol troopers in the Washington Court of Appeals. The appeal involved claims by troopers for unpaid wages related to commute time in marked patrol vehicles. The case centered on whether troopers could pursue claims under Washington’s wage laws directly in court or…

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Washington Court of Appeals Revives Police Pursuit Injury Lawsuit

In 2019, Robin Lerum and her daughter were driving in the HOV lane on I‑5 when a speeding SUV, traveling on the freeway shoulder, slammed into their car and caused a multi‑vehicle car crash in Washington. Just before the collision, two on‑duty motorcycle officers from the Seattle and Bellevue police departments had moved onto the […]

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Cadillac Lyriq Class Action Lawsuit

The Cadillac Lyriq was introduced as a bold step forward for General Motors. This luxury, all-electric SUV was designed to signal the brand’s transition into a new era. First launched in 2022, the Lyriq quickly became a centerpiece of GM’s electric vehicle strategy, combining sleek design, advanced technology, and a starting price above $58,000.  However, […]

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$21,000,000 Settlement Mid-Trial Resolves Paralysis Medical Negligence Case

Trial in a major medical malpractice case in Washington ended recently with a $21 million settlement that included confidentiality for the medical facility involved. The woman sought emergency treatment on September 30, 2022, after experiencing numbness and worsening pain in her legs several months after undergoing spinal fusion surgery. According to court filings and trial […]

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