Cases
Representative Matters: Merriman v. American Guarantee & Liability Ins. Co., 198 Wn. App. 594, 396 P.3d 351 (2017), recognition of claims against independent insurance adjusting firm.
Grove v. PeaceHealth, 182 Wn.2d 136, 341 P.3d 261 (2014), reinstatement of jury verdict for plaintiff in medical negligence case.
Representation of class of individuals whose property was damaged in warehouse fire in bad faith claims arising from insurer's h
ling of claims. Recovery in excess of $5 million on behalf of class.
Representation of estate of deceased homeowner fatally injured at construction site. Recovery of $2.99 million with disputed insurance coverage.
Representation of estate of deceased nurse fatally injured by drunk driver on supervised probation at the time of accident. Recovery in excess of $1 million from driver
other parties.
Representation of estate of deceased public school teacher for wrongful denial of $150,000 life insurance benefit. Recovery of $400,000.
Derivative case brought pursuant to the entire fairness doctrine on behalf of local corporation
shareholders against directors
officers arising out of self-dealing bonus payments. Recovery in excess of $26 million.
Representation of health care professional after office was destroyed by fire
insurance company refused to extend applicable coverages.
Representation of family after fire damaged family home, insurer delayed loss investigation, contractor demolished structure,
subcontractors placed liens demolished property. Various parties were defended under a reservation of rights.
Representation of construction worker injured in 28-foot fall at construction site without fall protection in place.
Securities fraud case brought on behalf of local investors in start-up venture based on concealment of profits made on sale of start-up.
Representation of executive diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after denial of long-term disability, disability insurance,
retirement benefits.
Representation of group of employees asserting pattern of discrimination
retaliation against common employer.
