Stritmatter Law files a Complaint for wrongful death and damages against Amazon
On August 4, 2022, Richard Barra, a husband and father of three young children, was killed when an Amazon delivery driver improperly turned left and struck him. But the insurance company was quick to point out that it only insured South Sound Last Mile LLC, which rented the Amazon Van from Amazon...
Wrongful Death lawsuit filed against King County Sheriff for abandoning mother during domestic violence incident
On September 12, 2023, the Estate of Karin Riebe filed a lawsuit against King County for its role in Karin’s death.
On the morning of September 14, 2021, Karin’s adult son Shawn experienced a severe mental health episode. Shawn, who lived with his...
Stritmatter Firm files wrongful death lawsuit against EzriCare and Amazon for contaminated eye drops
Seattle, WA – Stritmatter Law filed a wrongful death lawsuit against EzriCare, the brand name of eye drops recalled due to contamination with treatment-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa. The company’s eye drops led to the tragic death of Prafull Thakkar, a husband of 52 years and father of two children. Mr. Thakkar’s death was...
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...
Jury reaches $3.327 Millon Verdict in Sensational Civil Murder Case
On Friday, March 25, 2022, a Grant County jury entered a verdict on a sensational civil murder case.
Tim McNamara (then 66), a small farm operator in Soap Lake, began a romantic relationship with his niece (then 41) in July 2012. Within five months he had paid off all...
What Is a Wrongful Death Case in Washington State?
A wrongful death case in Washington State is a legal claim brought when someone dies because of another party’s negligent or wrongful act. The claim allows certain surviving family members to seek financial damages for losses caused by that death. Under Washington law, only specific people can file, and the damages available...
Court View Network honors Karen Koehler as top Powerhouse Pro
Courtroom View Network webcasts live civil trials throughout the country. In honor of Women’s History Month, CVN shared its top list of notable outstanding trial performances by 5 female plaintiff and 5 female defense lawyers. At the very top of the list is our very own Karen Koehler, lead trial lawyer in...
Courtroom View Network to Host Panel on Ride the Ducks Trial
Two years ago, we completed the four-month-long Ride the Ducks trial. The case was fully recorded by Courtroom View Network which has invited us to revisit the trial through the use of video clips and a panel discussion. Karen Koehler and Andrew Ackley will be presenting Ride the Ducks Part 1...
Ralston v. Tracy Nessl (McNamara) Set for Trial November 2020
This now-infamous case of alleged murder in Belize is finally set for trial on November 16, 2020 in Grant County, Washington.
Stritmatter Law represents the adult children of Tim McNamara, who died on Christmas...
Ride the Ducks of Seattle Closes For Good
On Friday March 13, 2020, Ride the Ducks Seattle quacked for the last time. Without any announcement, the company went out of business. The closure of the Seattle company followed the shuttering and sale in December 2017 of Ride the Ducks International (manufacturer of the ducks) to Ripley’s Entertainment. Both companies had...