Family Sues Amazon After Delivery Driver Kills Grandmother in Marked Crosswalk
Press Contact: Shene Hawk | Yarborough Applegate | 843-207-4000
Yarborough Applegate and Stritmatter Law have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon.com, Amazon Logistics, Monice Arnett and Falcon Logistics on behalf of the children and grandchildren of Delia Menera, a 57-year old home healthcare worker from Longview, Washington. ...
Judge Rules Outrage Claim in Boeing’s Door Blowout Case May Proceed
Seattle, WA – Today, a Washington Superior Court judge rejected Boeing’s attempt to dismiss claims for “outrage” brought by 38 passengers who were on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug blew off in mid-flight early last year. The court also denied similar motions filed by Alaska Airlines and Spirit AeroSystems....
Deputy’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit for Training Academy Misconduct Settles for $500,000
A female deputy with the goal of joining police ranks to help better serve her community has settled her lawsuit against Washington’s law enforcement training academy, the Federal Way Police Department, and training officer Richard Klein.
The lawsuit alleged that the Academy (which is mandatory for law enforcement officers)...
Let Amazon be Amazon, Let the Others Be Themselves
Let the run bring you to your knees
Let the Sun dry your eyes
Let the dew mix your cries
Let the drop sink it all
Let the wind carry your call
Let them whisper in the shade
Let them brew their lemonade
Let the Blatherskites be Twattle-baskets
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The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast is Back – Season 5 Premiere!
The wait is over—The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast is back with Season 5, and this time, Karen Koehler is joined by Mo Hamoudi for a brand-new season of unfiltered, honest, and thought-provoking conversations.
🎙 Stream the Podcast Now! Spotify:...
Blast Balls, Flash Bangs and the Seattle City Council
Today, I testified for the 1 minute allowed by the Seattle City Council on the issue of lifting bans on using blast balls, flash bangs, and other munitions against protesters.
Before testifying, I wrote a long letter with 23 illustrated stories of some of the 51 clients we represented...
VP Kamala Harris Recognizes Injured Motorcycle Officer for his Bravery and Service
Seattle, WA - December 6, 2024: Today, Officer Kevin Bereta and his wife made the arduous journey to Washington, D.C., at the personal invitation of Vice President Kamala Harris.
On August 15, 2023, while protecting the VP on her visit to Seattle, Officer Bereta plunged 30 feet from...
State Sued After Police Officer Is the Third Motorcyclist Launched Over Dangerous Freeway Overpass
Seattle, WA — While escorting the Vice President on August 15, 2023, police officer Kevin Bereta was catastrophically injured when he was launched from his motorcycle over the 27” tall railing of the South Michigan Street overpass in Seattle, falling 30 feet onto Interstate 5 below.
Today, Stritmatter...
Summer Taylor Found Fault Free in $6M Verdict
Seattle, WA — After two and a half-week trial, a jury has found Summer Taylor, a peaceful protester tragically killed on Interstate 5 during a Black Lives Matter protest on July 4, 2020, was not at fault. The jury determined that Taylor was not engaged in any illegal activity, violation of law,...
Celebrating Excellence: Thirteen Stritmatter Attorneys Selected to the 2024 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
We are thrilled to announce that thirteen of our outstanding attorneys have been selected to the prestigious 2024 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list! This accolade is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice.
2024...