Seattle Children’s Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
Our lawyers are still representing 18 families involved in the lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital regarding instances of Aspergillus mold contamination going back as early as 2000. The purpose of the Seattle Children’s lawsuit is to bring justice to the families whose children have sickened or died...
Supreme Court Expands Liability of Landowners for Reasonably Foreseeable Unsafe Conditions
Today, the Washington Supreme Court expanded the liability of landowners for unsafe conditions on their premises.
The general rule in Washington has been that, with respect to invitees (e.g. customers of a business), a landowner has a duty to discover a dangerous condition where there...
Child Personal Injury Claims: What to do if a Child Is Injured at a School or Playground
When a child is hurt on a playground, the responsible party can include the playground owner, the school district or local government, the equipment manufacturer, the contractor, or the supervisors in charge. If the injury stems from a defective product, unsafe design, or negligence, the family...
Washington Should Bring Premises Liability Law Into the 21st Century
By Garth L. Jones
Background
Historically, the common law has defined a land possessor’s duty to a person who is injured by a condition or activity on the premises according to the entrant’s status...