Judge Denies State’s Motion to Dismiss in Estate of Summer Taylor v. State of Washington
The State’s motion to dismiss the wrongful death case of Estate of Summer Taylor v. State of Washington etc, was denied today by Judge Sandra Widlan, of King County Superior Court. Summer Taylor was a George Floyd/BLM protester who was killed on I-5 in downtown Seattle on July 4, 2024.
The Heinous Killing of Sonya Massey by a Sheriff’s Deputy Cannot Be Tolerated by a Civilized Society
Say their names. Floyd. Bland. McAtee. McClain. Lyles. Castile. Clark. Sarey. Strickland. Say their names, the names of all of those who left too soon who left mothers weeping, say all their names, and now say Massey.
They say, on July 6, 2024, four days after...
Three Stritmatter Attorneys Recognized on Forbes Best Personal Injury Lawyers List for Second Year
At Stritmatter Law, we are thrilled to announce that Andrew Ackley, Karen Koehler, and Lisa Benedetti have been recognized on the Forbes Advisor list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle for the second year in a row. This honor reflects their dedication, expertise, and relentless pursuit of justice...
Boeing calls its 2015 safety press release “puffery” in an attempt to avoid more fraud charges.
Just days before Boeing struck a plea deal on a federal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners, it lashed out against fraud charges in the case of Berry et al v. Boeing et al brought by 37 passengers on flight 1282 who were injured when the 737...
7 days too late to stop a killer cop
By Mo Hamoudi
What you do. What you leave undone. In 2019, while at the Federal Defender, my colleagues and I brought to light a frightening truth. Jeff Nelson, an Auburn Police officer, had a penchant towards violence but the public was unaware. It was a penchant that...
Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines: What Injured Passengers Need to Know
The reported severe turbulence incident on Singapore Airlines that occurred over Malaysia on a flight from London to Singapore and resulted in a death and multiple serious injuries to 71 passengers is a cautionary tale for passengers and airlines alike. Compensation for those physically injured may be available, particularly by such events...
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Police Shooting of Beloved Father
Seattle, WA – Stritmatter Law filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of David Babcock against the City of Mount Vernon, City of Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, and Officer Maxwell Rosser. The complaint alleges that the involved officers broke the law and ultimately used excessive force to shoot and...
37 Passengers of Alaska Flight 1282 Allege Boeing Defrauded Regulators and the Public, Seek Punitive Damages
37 passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are seeking to add claims to a lawsuit involving the door plug that blew out mid-flight on January 5, 2024. The proposed complaint alleges that Boeing defrauded the FAA, the Department of Justice, and the public with false promises to overhaul the company’s safety culture...
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. The month reflects a commitment in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. It highlights society's dedication to improving the need for a more inclusive and accepting society. To honor the month, we provide a parent's excerpted perspective to give some understanding as to what it is like...
Boeing Pays $160M to Alaska Airlines, Still Denies Responsibility to Traumatized Passengers
Seattle, WA - Today it was revealed in a regulatory filing that Boeing has paid Alaska Airlines $160 million as “initial compensation” for damage done to the airline’s business, by the January 5, 2024 in-flight door plug blowout that terrorized all aboard the 737-MAX 9 airliner. Boeing apparently will pay the airline...