News: WA State agrees to pay $18M child sex abuse settlement
Washington State has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve a horrific child sexual abuse lawsuit filed on behalf of two young sisters in Seattle. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Department of Children, Youth, and […]
Read MoreWashington State agrees to pay $10.5 million settlement to Boys Village child sexual abuse survivors
Child welfare workers ignored rampant sexual, physical abuse at Boys Village group homes in Ellensburg and Seattle The State of Washington has agreed to pay $10.5M to settle lawsuits brought by four men who suffered horrendous sexual and physical abuse […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreDarrell Cochran on Working as Co-Counsel
Watch as Darrell discusses his experiences as co counsel and why attorneys turn to him.
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