Government Liability for Negligent Response to 911 Calls
When people call 911 because someone is in imminent threat of serious harm, prompt response by law enforcement or emergency response personnel is essential. If help is delayed because a 911 operator misclassifies a call as a low priority, the 911 agency can be held responsible for a resulting death or injury.
Year‑End Legal Realities: Understanding Washington’s Wrongful‑Death Statute of Limitations
Family members of individuals who have died due to negligence may have the right to pursue a wrongful death action against the at-fault party. However, they only have a certain amount of time to do so due to a deadline known as the statute of limitations.
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Failures in Victim Protection Laws Exposed in $21.5M Wrongful Death Verdict
Karin Riebe loved her son, unconditionally. She was just 18 when he was born, and she raised him as a single mother. Their relationship was always close. As Shawn entered adulthood the relatively small age gap between mother and son transformed their relationship into one that was symbiotic—Karin depended on Shawn and...
From KarenKoehler.com: Seattle Employs Age Old Propaganda Tactic Against Gas Works Park Victims
Karen Koehler recently wrote about the City of Seattle’s initial response to the Gas Works Park nuisance lawsuit following the death of fifteen-year-old Matthies Johnson and injuries to fourteen other young people.
This blog was originally published on Karen Koehler’s personal website.
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When Systemic Failures Lead to Wrongful Death: Holding Institutions Accountable
When a tragic death happens because of repeated negligence, it is not simply the result of a single mistake. Too often, it reflects systemic failures—patterns of carelessness, ignored warnings, or unsafe practices that go uncorrected until lives are lost. Families in Washington deserve to know that institutions can and should be held...
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 Denies State’s Motion to Dismiss in Estate of Summer Taylor v. State of Washington
The State’s motion to dismiss the wrongful death case of Estate of Summer Taylor v. State of Washington etc, was denied today by Judge Sandra Widlan, of King County Superior Court. Summer Taylor was a George Floyd/BLM protester who was killed on I-5 in downtown Seattle on July 4, 2024.
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Police Shooting of Beloved Father
Seattle, WA – Stritmatter Law filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of David Babcock against the City of Mount Vernon, City of Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, and Officer Maxwell Rosser. The complaint alleges that the involved officers broke the law and ultimately used excessive force to shoot and...
Chilling New Details Come to Light in Fatal Police Shooting of Derrick Clark Jr.
Seattle, WA – Stritmatter Law filed a First Amended Complaint against the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office for the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Black father, Derrick Clark Jr.
The wrongful death federal lawsuit claims that Clackamas County unlawfully chased down and shot Mr. Clark in the back. Failed to...
Stritmatter Law Files Complaint for Sexual Harassment against the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) and Port of Seattle
Stritmatter Law is a nationally recognized firm known for representing victims of wrongful death, serious personal injuries, and civil rights lawsuits. The legal team for this case includes Karen...