No More Get-Out-of-IFCA-Free Card: Washington Court of Appeals Closes a Loophole for Insurers Who Commit Bad Faith
On June 16, 2026, Division Two of the Washington Court of Appeals decided Labeaume v. First National Insurance Company of America and answered a question that has split federal judges in this state for more than a decade: can an insured still bring an Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) claim after the...
Government Liability for Negligent Response to 911 Calls
When people call 911 because someone is in imminent threat of serious harm, prompt response by law enforcement or emergency response personnel is essential. If help is delayed because a 911 operator misclassifies a call as a low priority, the 911 agency can be held responsible for a resulting death or injury.
Darcy Covert Presents at WACDL Annual Conference on Civil Rights in Jails and Prisons
On June 12, 2026, I presented at the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference on the topic of civil rights in jails and prisons. When I was a public defender, many of my clients had...
What Can You Do When Your Own Insurance Company Won’t Play Fair? You Have Options
It’s a tale we’ve heard over and over. You’ve been with the same insurance company for years. You’ve paid your premiums diligently. But then, when something bad happens and you need them, they leave you hanging, drag their feet, lowball your claim, or flat-out refuse to pay.
It’s a...
Washington Government Injury Claims: Notice Requirements, Deadlines, and Common Mistakes
One procedural misstep can eliminate your ability to recover...
Chemical Plant Injuries and Deaths in Washington
Chemical tank and piping systems at industrial plants contain extremely hazardous and high-temperature chemical solutions. Safety in the design and maintenance of chemical tank and piping systems is critical for the safety of workers.
Nippon Dynawave Explosion and the Rights of Washington WorkersThe horrific...
Jury verdict against State DCYF in 50-year-old foster child sex abuse case
Following a two week jury trial, two former foster children, prevailed in a lawsuit against the State for the devastating child sex abuse and rape they suffered 50 years ago at the hands of a now registered sex offender. This is one of the oldest known cases tried to a jury under...
Amazon “Subscribe & Save” Class Action
On May 15, 2026, three law firms filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Amazon for bait and switch tactics in its “Subscribe & Save” program. Herman v. Amazon.com, Inc. alleges that Amazon entices consumers with artificial “subscription discount” prices only to then dramatically increase the price for future shipments—often above market...
What Evidence Should You Preserve After a Defective Product Injury?
After a defective product injury, preserve the product, its packaging, instructions, photos of your injuries, medical records,...
City of Seattle Settles Landmark Dangerous Bike Lane Lawsuit
Seattle, WA - The City of Seattle has paid a record amount to settle a lawsuit after having been found liable by King County Superior Court Judge Kent Liu, for violating its own standard of care and breaching its duty in creating a dangerous “protected bike lane” in the Greenlake area of...