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The Firm


Whitney L. C. Smith (smithw@wscd.com)

Professional Highlights

Trial Counsel for:

Largest United States manufacturer of golf shoe cleats in product liability action where plaintiff alleged significant permanent injuries and damages exceeding $500,000. Defense verdict. Raunig et. al. v. New Castle Golf L.L.C., et. al., King County Superior Court, Washington.

Largest blueberry farmer in Washington in a personal injury action brought by a person who suffered significant permanent injuries after being struck by a falling tree. Dismissed on summary judgment. Lira, et al. v. Moore, et al., Whatcom County Superior Court, Washington

Siding subcontractor in a breach of contract claim brought by a developer and general contractor seeking several million dollars for repairs to a high-end condominium complex. Settled. North Point Owners Association v. North Point Limited Partnership v. J.R. Abbott Company, Inc., et al. v. D.L. Hendrickson Company, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Ladder manufacturer in a product liability action filed by an airline pilot seeking $3,000,000 in damages for permanent injuries. Defense verdict. Burman, et al. v. Keller Ladders, Inc., Snohomish County Superior Court, Washington

Manufacturer of a mobile home in an action brought by the home buyer alleging breach of warranty and product defects. Defense verdict at arbitration. Settled on appeal. Horner v. Cascade Services, Inc., et al., Pierce County Superior Court, Washington

Manufacturer of windows and sliding glass doors in multiple lawsuits brought by building owners or contractors alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty. Settled. Grand Owners Association v. James Paul Jones, et al. v. Alpine Industries, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington; Spinnaker Point at The Lakes Homeowners Association v. Spinnaker Point, LLC, et al. v. Bishop Venting Company, et al., King County Superior Court, Washington; AEW/Careage, LLC v. Careage, Inc. v. Baker Plastering, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Roofing contractor in a negligence and breach of contract action brought by a commercial building owner alleging the roofer caused the building to be a total loss. Settled. Williams, et al. v. Penn America Insurance Co. v. Alpine Sheet Metal Roofing, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Manufacturer of a plumbing fire stop device against breach of contract and breach of warranty claims brought by the building owner and contractor. Settled. Nautica Condominium Owners Association v. Pleko Products, Inc. v. Coast Plastering, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Manufacturer of a high performance motor boat against claims of breach of contract and product defects. Settled. Gentges v. Mirage Holdings, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Manufacturer of bicycle tires in a personal injury product liability action where the rider suffered significant permanent injuries. Settled. Gault, et al. v. Bikes & Boats, Inc., et al., Pierce County Superior Court, Washington

Insurance company in a coverage and bad faith action brought by a contractor whose actions allegedly caused a half million dollars in damage to a building. Settled. Sellen Construction Company, Inc. v. National Glass & Glazing, Inc., et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Insurance broker in a negligence and breach of contract case for his alleged failure to procure proper insurance. Settled. Unger v. White's Insurance Services, Inc., Benton County Superior Court, Washington

Multiple drivers in truck, auto, bicycle and pedestrian personal injury lawsuits. Obtained several defense verdicts in arbitration and trial.

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