Family to Pursue Nuisance Lawsuit against City of Seattle
The City has opened itself to a nuisance lawsuit for its failure to prioritize public safety by removing rotten ladders, catwalks and platforms from the Gas Work Park towers. There is no other more inherently dangerous public structure in this City:
FAQs: Injuries from Products Purchased on Amazon
As one of the largest retailers in the world, Amazon has both enormous power in the economy and enormous responsibility to consumers. While Amazon offers consumers a convenient shopping and delivery experience, it also distributes products that may dangerous or defective, leading to serious injury and death. Here is what you need...
Mo Hamoudi Breaks Down the Gig Economy at the ITLA Fall Seminar
On October 10, 2025, I took the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association on a wild ride through the world of the gig economy. Forget boring legal lectures—I broke down how companies like Amazon, Uber, and Airbnb are changing the rules of work, and what that means for lawyers, workers, and anyone...
Karen Koehler in Trial News – Why Writing Excellent Settlement Letters Will Always Matter
Stritmatter Law senior managing partner Karen Koehler, known to many as The Velvet Hammer™, was recently featured in Trial News, the publication of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ).
In her article, Karen reflects on how artificial intelligence is reshaping personal injury practice and what...
The Intersection of Mental Health and Police Encounters: A Legal Perspective
When police respond to mental health crises, situations can escalate in moments and leave long-lasting effects. People struggling with mental health conditions may be treated as dangerous instead of as individuals in need of support. Looking at these encounters through a legal lens shows where rights and protections matter most.
Maximizing Recovery for Complex Neurological Injuries in Seattle
Where to Bring Claims Against Amazon for Personal Injuries
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and one of the two largest retailers of any kind, competing for that title only with Walmart. Its warehouses store and distribute products all over the country. Injuries from Amazon products therefore occur in every state. Many lawyers assume that cases should be...
If You Asked a Question, You Need an Answer
This article is authored by Darcy Covert, Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington School of Law and Associate at Stritmatter Law.
Early in my legal career, a supervisor told me something I haven’t forgotten: If you asked a question, you need an answer. In that case, we...
Courtroom Crusade: Fighting Deportation with Pro Bono Advocacy
On December 11, 2024, I hosted a CLE, asking the bar to join the Courtroom Crusade—encouraging lawyers to take on pro bono gigs, get swag for experience, level the playing field, and enjoy that feel-good feeling.
A couple of weeks ago, Jennie Pasquarella, Legal Director of the...
Amazon Product Liability: What You Need to Know About Defective Product Claims
For millions of people, Amazon is the go-to destination for shopping, offering a wide range of products from electronics to toys. But when a product bought on Amazon causes serious harm, the question becomes, who is responsible?
For years, Amazon has...