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.
Landmark $44.7 Million Jury Verdict in Motorcycle Injury Case Upheld by State Supreme Court
Three and a half years after a jury awarded $44.7 Million in a Stritmatter Law motorcycle collision trial, the Washington State Supreme Court ended the appeal of B.S. v. Holguin by denying the defendant's petition to review.
The plaintiff, a young man in his 20s, was an EMT and aspiring...
Consumer Fraud in Washington—Your Right to Protect the Public
Consumer fraud can happen to anyone—whether through misleading advertising, hidden fees, or other deceptive business practices. Deceptive businesses often collect small amounts of money from numerous consumers because they assume consumers will not bother to enforce their rights over small amounts.
To encourage consumers to protect the public, Washington...
Boeing Hauled into Court Tomorrow Re: Alaska Flight 1282 Fiasco
A King County Superior Court judge will hear argument on Friday, October 31, 2025, on a summary judgment motion that seeks to hold Boeing liable for failure to secure the left mid-exit door plug in the 737-9 MAX aircraft, flown by Alaska Airlines as Flight 1282. The door plug detached mid-flight, causing...
FAQs: Injuries from Products Purchased on Amazon
As one of the largest retailers in the world, Amazon has both enormous power in the economy and enormous responsibility to consumers. While Amazon offers consumers a convenient shopping and delivery experience, it also distributes products that may dangerous or defective, leading to serious injury and death. Here is what you need...
Where to Bring Claims Against Amazon for Personal Injuries
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and one of the two largest retailers of any kind, competing for that title only with Walmart. Its warehouses store and distribute products all over the country. Injuries from Amazon products therefore occur in every state. Many lawyers assume that cases should be...
The Hidden Dangers of Alcohol Fire Pits
Fire pits have become a popular addition to many homes, offering warmth and ambiance for outdoor and indoor gatherings. However, not all fire pits are created equal, and some can pose significant dangers. Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urged consumers not to use alcohol or other liquid-burning fire...
14 Stritmatter Attorneys Selected to 2025 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that 14 Stritmatter Law attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2025. 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.
Andrew Ackley in Trial News: Sunlight on Subrogation: A Class Action to Protect Access to Justice from Subrogation Fraud
In his latest article for Trial News, senior partner Andrew Ackley exposes the deceptive tactics used by subrogation collection companies, particularly MultiPlan and Regence, against Washington tort victims. These companies falsely claimed ERISA preemption to block access to settlement funds, even when the victims were government employees not covered by...
NTSB Fails to Address Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Pressure Warnings Before Door Plug Blowout
SEATTLE, WA – June 24, 2025 - Today’s NTSB hearing on the Alaska Flight 1282 in-flight door mid-exit plug blowout did not fully answer important questions about what the airline may have known before then. The NTSB concludes that a Cabin Pressure Controller warning light microchip caused multiple warnings because it...