Trial Counsel for:

Boat dealership that was sued when a woman fell out of her seat hitting her face during a boat sales demonstration ride on Lake Washington. Defense verdict. Moss v. Skidog Sports, Pierce County Superior Court.

Cleaning company against a claim that plaintiff suffered multiple chemical sensitivity due to alleged exposure to cleaning chemicals. We demonstrated through the plaintiff's life history of medical treatment that her chemical sensitivity resulted from somatoform disorder. After three week trial: Defense verdict. Kadey v. Alpine Cleaning & Restoration, King County Superior Court, Washington

Dairy farmer against a neighbor's claim that the use of fertilizers, extensive noise and dust constituted a nuisance and a trespass onto plaintiff's property. Plaintiff demanded $225,000 to settle. Defense verdict. Stuit v. Bajema, Whatcom County Superior Court, Washington

Client who admitted liability with respect to a car accident. Plaintiff had a history of arthritis. After the accident he had a two-level cervical fusion with significant time loss from work and the probability of another surgery. The jury concluded the pre-existing arthritis, not the accident, caused the need for the surgery. Stock v. Harlow, Mason County Superior Court, Washington

Client against two insurers who had paid over $300,000 for flood related damage to the insured's house. Plaintiffs claimed the flooding occurred due to the negligent installation of a washing machine hose that broke and caused the flooding. Defense verdict. Farmers v. A & F Transportation, King County Superior Court, Washington

Client who was running for Sheriff and engaged in a political debate broadcast by radio. In a response to a question asked by the deputy sheriff, our client made statements reflecting negatively on the questioner's work performance and disciplinary history. The deputy sheriff sued for defamation. Summary judgment dismissed the claim. Wise v Hunter, Skagit County Superior Court, Washington

Car dealership that terminated a 63-year-old body shop manager who had worked for ten years with the company. It was established that the termination was based on performance rather than age discrimination. Summary judgment dismissed the claim. Wilson v. Bob Byers Volvo, King County Superior Court, Washington

Insurance company in UIM claim where claimant alleged she developed disabling fibromyalgia as a result of a collision where her vehicle was struck by a delivery truck. Claimant requested in excess of $1,000,000 in damages. Arbitrators unanimously agreed that any fibromyalgia was not due to the accident. Defense award. Walters v. Grange Insurance, Arbitration, King County, Washington

Several insurers in extra-contractual claims. These cases have either been dismissed on summary judgment or resulted in defense awards at arbitration.

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