Trial

Who We Sue and Why

John Durkin tried a motor vehicle case over the last couple of weeks and ended up with a $147,000+ verdict. I got to talk to the jury afterwards, and one of the jurors had a good question. He saw that…

Use of Internet Social Sites and your Case

The use of internet social networks (ISN) are very popular these days. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. are among the most popular ISNs. However, because they are so wide open to the rest of the world, there is not much privacy…

Conversation Regarding Gender Harassment in Tacoma

Gender Still Matters, Unfortunately   I just finished a trial with Mike McKasy in which we got a $2.2 million verdict against Pierce County and three dog owners who were responsible for a vicious pit bull attack on our client. …

“Frivolous” Lawsuits—A Thing of the Past?

What is a “frivolous” lawsuit?  When people use the word “frivolous” in conversation, it usually means that something is inconsequential or not worth much consideration.  But in a Washington courtroom, the word “frivolous” has a more specific meaning. A “frivolous”…