Trial Counsel for:

Insurer in coverage and extra-contractual claims involving claims of $38,000,000 in clean-up and lost profits at RCRA approved facility. Lilyblad Petroleum Company v. U.S. Fire Insurance Company, et al., U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Client involved in action under state hazardous waste statutes and common law for damages relating to soil contamination. Settled. Keller v. Kramer, et al., Pierce County Superior Court, Washington

Metropolitan Life Insurance against workers exposed to asbestos who alleged that Metropolitan conspired with the manufacturers to suppress the dangers of asbestos during the 1930's and 1940's. After a ten week trial: Defense verdict. Bard, et al. v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Fertilizer manufacturer against plaintiffs who asserted a class action for claimed damage to crops from fertilizer ingredients. Settled after plaintiffs? Motion for Class Certification was denied. Witte v. Cenex, Inc., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Cereal manufacturer against plaintiffs who asserted claims for alleged food borne illness contamination from cereal product. Settled. Hinson v. Malt-O-Meal, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Insurance company against plaintiff in motor vehicle accident. Settled claims of seriously injured passengers against insured tortfeasor in exchange for confession of judgment, covenant not to execute and assignment of extractual claims and then asserted assigned claims against insurer. Settled. Llera v. Metropolitan Property & Casualty Ins. Co., King County Superior Court, Washington