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...
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...
Why Class Actions Matter: Empowering the Public to Hold Corporations Accountable
What do hidden telecom fees, denied insurance claims, and unpaid wages have in common? They’re often signs of corporate practices that harm people in ways too small to fight alone—but too big to ignore. At Stritmatter Law, we’ve built a legacy of standing up for individuals against powerful institutions—and nowhere is that...
Class action certification granted in lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital for exposing its child patients to Aspergillus fungus
Seattle, WA - Following three years of litigation, Judge Jim Rogers of King County Superior Court, certified a class action for all Seattle Children Hospital patients who were exposed to Aspergillus fungus in the hospital between December 2, 2016, and November 2019, and received preventative medical treatment resulting in damages.