Barnett v. Sequim Valley Ranch

Jan 01, 2010

OUTCOME: $440,000 verdict for Plaintiffs

Clients were forced to quit their jobs rather than commit perjury in a civil case as instructed by their supervisor. Clients proved wrongful constructive termination in violation of public policy. Jury ... verdict was affirmed on appeal.

Elika v Sandoval

Jun 10, 2009

OUTCOME: Defense verdicts for two clients

Parents sued for negilgent entrustment and providing "family car" to son who admittedly caused accident.

Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Co.

Jan 20, 2005

OUTCOME: $300,000 jury verdict affirmed on appeal

The defendant rented a portion of the plaintiff's' barn to store hay. The defendant stored the hay wet. The hay spontaneously combusted and burned down the barn. The defendant denied fault and arg ... ued alternately that plaintiffs were only entitled to reduced damages-- the diminished value of the land after the fire, not the cost of restoring the barn. King County jury found negilgence and awarded $300,000. Defendant appealed. Verdict affirmed by appellate court and then state Supreme Court at 153 Wn. 2d 447 (2005). WPI 30.11 "lesser than" rule does not apply to structures on land destroyed by negligence.

Havsy v Flynn et. al.

Sep 05, 1997

OUTCOME: Dismissal of all claims affirmed on appeal

Doctor /Plaintiff sued insurance company, medical consultant and IMS which arranged independent review of plaintiff's bills and treatment . The insurance company refused to pay some of the plaintif ... f's bills based on the medical consultant''s opinion that some diagnostic testing and treatment was not reasonably necessary. Doctor sued for tortious interference with business relationship. Trial court's dismissal of all claims was affirmed on appeal.

Comoza v Jee

N/A

OUTCOME: Defense Verdict

Building owner sued by tenant for faulty Cadet heater that allegedly caused fire and damaged personal property.

Cook v Graham

N/A

OUTCOME: Defense verdict for client

Partnership dispute

Boggs v Malmstrom

N/A

OUTCOME: Client awarded custody of children.

Client awarded custody and authorized to relocate to another state. Appeal dropped.

Lashley v Bartley

N/A

OUTCOME: Client awarded custody

Coar v Adsero

N/A

OUTCOME: Defense verdict

Client sued for damage caused by septic tank that failed

Shaikh v Geico

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OUTCOME: Jury verdict for less than pretrial offer.

Client sued for bad faith claims handling.