Washington 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 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 […]
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