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Parents File Lawsuit Against Amazon for Dangerous Laser Pointer
An Idaho family has retained Stritmatter Law to file a lawsuit against Amazon and the manufacturers of a dangerous laser pointer sold on the site. The Lennoos brand laser pointer was listed on Amazon.com as a Class 1 laser with power output less than .39mW, meaning it is harmless and safe for everyday use. It turned out to be a Class IIIb laser, typically only used in laboratory settings and prohibited from sale on Amazon.
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The Dangers of Absent Air Traffic Control
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the FAA two of the air traffic controllers left work early at LaGuardia airport the day last March that Air Canada Flight 8646 crashed into a New York Port Authority fire truck on the runway. The runway crash killed the two pilots, ejected a flight attendant onto the…
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The Hidden Danger of Tabletop Fire Pits
Tabletop fire pits (also referred to as fireplaces, fire bowls, firepots, or flamepots) are often marketed as an easy way to add atmosphere to a patio, dining table, or living space. These products may also be called. Many create an open flame by burning liquid fuels such as rubbing alcohol, ethanol, or bioethanol. Although these…
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Former WSAJ President Elizabeth Hanley Joins Stritmatter Law as Equity Partner
Elizabeth Hanley has joined the nationally renowned plaintiff firm Stritmatter Law as an equity partner effective September 1, 2026. Elizabeth is a past President of the Washington Association for Justice and the President Elect of the American Association for Justice Council of Presidents. Recently she was appointed by Washington State Governor Ferguson to the Tort…
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Child window falls at apartment buildings
The danger of young children falling from upper-story apartment windows has been recognized for decades. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 25 children age 10 and younger die each year as a result of falls from windows. The King County Department of Public Health estimates that nationwide, almost 5,000 children are treated in hospital…
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Washington State Insurance Commissioner Adopts Stronger Minimum Insurance Standards
On August 18, 2026, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner formally adopted changes to Washington State’s insurance regulations, raising and strengthening the minimum standards that insurers must comply with during any claim investigation. Washington Law Seeks to Protect Insureds From Unfair and Deceptive Insurance Practices As background, Washington has historically had strong legal…
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What to Expect After a Serious Car Accident in Washington State
A serious car accident can change your life in an instant. In the days and weeks that follow, you can expect ongoing medical treatment, an insurance investigation, and important decisions that may affect your legal rights and financial recovery. Understanding what comes next can help you make informed decisions while you focus on healing. Your…
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Jury awards $3.2M in car dragging case
On August 13, a King County Superior Court jury entered a $3.2 Million gross verdict in a car versus pedestrian collision that occurred in Redmond, Washington two years ago. Sudipto Rakshit, a Microsoft employee was exiting a driveway on NE 24th street when he failed to see a pedestrian approaching from his right. The young woman…
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