Black History Month Series – Vonda Sargent
Today in celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the contributions of Vonda Sargent, a Washington state civil rights lawyer.
Vonda has worked on many civil rights cases throughout her career. Two notable highlights are the Wingate and Henderson cases.
WINGATE V. WHITLATCH
Stritmatter Law celebrates Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a time for us to celebrate the significant contributions and accomplishments that Black Americans have made throughout our nation’s history.
Throughout this month, Stritmatter Law would like to highlight the work of Black civil rights attorneys in Washington State.
Today we...
Police Shooting Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Auburn in Wrongful Death of Enosa Strickland Jr.
The lawsuit is based on the events of May 20, 2019 involving Auburn Officers Kenneth...
Reflections on the Fourth of July
Today is the Fourth of July — a day of celebration and remembrance.
We celebrate our independence. We celebrate liberty and self-determination. We celebrate the importance we place in certain fundamental rights, like freedom from tyranny — from unreasonable conduct by the government against its people.
Peaceful protesters ask the Court to amend their lawsuit against the City, State, and County
Yesterday, Firm and Cedar Law PLLC filed a motion to amend the civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of peaceful George Floyd/BLM protesters against the City of Seattle, King County, and State. 20 more plaintiffs will be joining the suit, bringing the total to 55. The driver, Dawit Kelete, who...
Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Finding Police Negligent in Execution of Arrest Warrant
By Lisa Benedetti
Today, the Washington State Supreme Court reaffirmed that police can be held liable for the negligent performance of their duties...
Court of Appeals Hears Charleena Lyles Case
Charleena Lyles was shot and killed by Seattle Police Department officers in June 2017. Our firm was hired to represent her estate and four children and filed a lawsuit on September 8, 2017. On January 4, 2019, the trial court dismissed...
Peaceful Protesters Protect Their Civil Rights in Lawsuit Against the City of Seattle and State of Washington
Today the Firm filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle and State of Washington on behalf of peaceful protesters in Seattle. All...
Mother of Summer Taylor Speaks Outside Seattle Courthouse
Summer Taylor’s mother Dalia speaks at a rally outside the Seattle courthouse, after a hearing for the man accused of running Summer over while they were peacefully protesting for BLM.
We Proudly Represent the Family of Summer Taylor
Our firm is privileged to represent the family of Summer Taylor, a BLM protestor in Seattle who was killed when struck by a car on July 4, 2020. Summer was a 24-year-old bright light who believed strongly in the need for societal reform on the issues encapsulated in the BLM movement. ...