Washington’s Consumer Protection Act: What You Should Know
Washington’s Consumer Protection Act (often called the “CPA”) is designed to protect people from unfair or deceptive business practices.
Unlike many laws that focus on disputes between two individuals or companies, the CPA is concerned with the public interest. That means it is meant to stop business practices that...
Washington Supreme Court Declares Amazon Responsible for Negligence
It may seem obvious that the largest retailer in the world should be responsible for dangerous products sold online, but that is what Amazon has argued for years—because most state product liability law does not address online retail. Both in court and private negotiations, Amazon argued its “store” was just a...
Stritmatter Clients Win Consumer Protection Class Action Against MultiPlan/Claritev
Our client Lydia was walking her newborn son across the street in a crosswalk when a careless, uninsured driver ran her down. Thankfully the baby was spared. But Lydia sustained pelvic fractures, long term disability from work, and disrupted the bonding experience...
Can I Pursue a Product Liability Case If the Product Hasn’t Been Recalled?
You can pursue a product liability claim even if a product was never recalled, as long as you can show it was defective and that the defect caused your injury. While a recall can support a claim, Washington law does not require one. Many unsafe products injure consumers before manufacturers or...
Trial Set to Start Against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, Alleging Addictive Technology
Outside of being a lawyer, I'm a parent. And one thing that has deeply troubled me is the observed impact of social media and technology on this generation of children. The evidence has become clearer as time has passed: social media is not good for kids' development.
Stritmatter Law Files Two Lawsuits Against Amazon Over Lithium Battery Fire Injuries
Stritmatter Law has filed two separate product‑liability lawsuits against Amazon arising from catastrophic burn injuries caused by lithium‑ion and lithium‑polymer batteries. These cases illustrate the increasingly urgent safety risks associated with modern rechargeable battery technology and the legal responsibilities of online retail giants who profit from selling hazardous goods.
How Amazon Can Be Held Legally Responsible For Its Negligent Delivery Drivers
Quiz Scenario: You are driving properly down a neighborhood street. Suddenly, an Amazon delivery van runs a stop sign and crashes into you. You suffer a severe brain injury and internal injuries. You undergo several surgeries and spend three weeks in the...
Mo Hamoudi Begins Term as 2026 M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association President
Stritmatter partner Mo Hamoudi kicked off his term as President of the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association by serving as the MC at the association’s annual dinner at the Lotte Hotel in Seattle. Speaking to a packed house full of members of the Federal bench and a hefty sprinkling...
Seattle Personal Injury Firms, Stritmatter Law and Layman Law Firm, Join Forces
Longstanding litigation partnership – rooted in the Seattle Children’s Aspergillus cases – formalizes into a unified practice beginning January 2026.
On its 80th anniversary, Stritmatter Law, a plaintiff personal injury firm with offices in Seattle and Hoquiam, announces that it is partnering with Layman Law Firm of...
Calling Out Institutional Racism Isn’t Disqualifying Bias for a Judge Under the Code for Judicial Conduct
On January 2, 2026, the Court of Appeals Division III took the intriguing step of elevating a letter ruling, on which parties outside that litigation generally cannot rely, to the status of an unpublished opinion. An unpublished opinion, while not binding on any court, can be cited by anyone for persuasive...