Class Action vs. Mass Tort: What’s the Difference and Which One Applies to You?
When a defective product, dangerous drug, or other widespread wrongdoing harms many people, you may hear terms like "class action" and "mass tort." While both allow multiple injured people to pursue claims against the same defendant, they work very differently. The right option depends on how similar the injuries are and how...
Fire Danger of Power Banks
Stritmatter Law recently filed another lawsuit against Amazon over a lithium-ion power bank fire. All such cases involve serious burn injuries.
Americans buy millions of portable power banks and portable power stations every year. These devices offer convenient reassurance that you will not run out of power on...
12 Stritmatter Attorneys Selected to 2026 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that 12 Stritmatter Law attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2026. Karen Koehler once again earned a spot on the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Overall lists, an honor reserved for the very best in the profession.
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How Long Do Class Action Lawsuits Take in Washington?
Class action lawsuits often take several years to resolve. While some cases settle relatively early, others may spend years in litigation before reaching a settlement, trial, or appeal. The timeline depends on many factors, including the complexity of the claims, the number of people affected, the amount of evidence involved, and...
Dogs That Attacked Pregnant Tacoma Woman Had a History of Aggression
On June 25, 2026, a Tacoma woman was attacked by two dogs. Renee Wilson was pregnant, and it was her baby’s due date. At the hospital, her baby’s birth had to be induced. The dogs bit her multiple times on her legs, arms, and belly, and dragged her by her hair....
When Service Animals Are Injured: Additional Liability Under Washington’s Law Against Discrimination
Most lawyers and claims professionals recognize that injuries to animals—especially injuries to dogs—are typically analyzed under ordinary negligence or strict liability principles. Liability for dog bites in Washington is governed by RCW 16.08 et. seq. and Washington laws impose “strict liability” on the owners of dogs that bite humans or...
Understanding Your Rights Under Washington’s Vulnerable Adults Act
Nursing home neglect and abuse is an important public safety issue in our communities—especially as our population ages and families increasingly rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for our loved ones. Washington State’s Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Act (VAS), Chapter 74.34 RCW, provides important protections for elderly and...
Amazon’s Responsibility for Foreign Products
If you were injured by a product purchased on Amazon, there’s a good chance something on the product packaging says “Made in China.” There’s also a good chance the Amazon “selling partner” that listed the product is not the actual manufacturer. The product brand also may not be the actual manufacturer. This...
Recent Devastating Injury at Goodwill
On June 15, 2026, KREM 2 news in Spokane reported that a 21-year-old employee at the Goodwill Outlet Store in Airway Heights had both hands severed in a piece of machinery while at work. He was life-flighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where doctors were able to reattach his right hand...
Finding Edwin Pratt
Some Union Army general tells human beings in bondage in Galveston they have been emancipated.
Some 150 years later, we have a national holiday to remember it. To remember is to learn. And to learn is...