Andrew Ackley Quoted in Law360 on Amazon Liability Ruling
Stritmatter Law attorney Andrew Ackley was recently quoted in the Law360 article “Amazon Ruling May Shift E-Commerce Litigation, Attys Say,” written by Rachel Riley, discussing the Washington Supreme Court’s decision in Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc.
In a unanimous ruling, the Court reinstated negligence claims against Amazon involving the...
Mandatory Arrests in Washington State: Understanding Domestic Violence Laws
Washington’s Domestic Violence Protection Act takes domestic violence seriously. The laws are meant to protect victims and ensure accountability. There are circumstances where enforcement must make an arrest in domestic violence cases. This blog explores the...
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
By Daniel Laurence and Andrew Ackley
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...
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 regulators...
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.
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...
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...
UPEPA Meets #MeToo: The Washington Court of Appeals’ Blunt Message to Lawsuits Aimed at Silencing Survivors
(Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault and grooming behavior)
On December 30, 2025, the Washington Court of Appeals dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a pastor against his employee and parishioner after she referred to a sexual encounter between them as “rape.” While the outcome is notable, what I...
Year‑End Legal Realities: Understanding Washington’s Wrongful‑Death Statute of Limitations
Family members of individuals who have died due to negligence may have the right to pursue a wrongful death action against the at-fault party. However, they only have a certain amount of time to do so due to a deadline known as the statute of limitations.
If you lost...