Elizabeth Hanley has joined the nationally renowned plaintiff firm Stritmatter Law as an equity partner effective September 1, 2026.
Elizabeth is a past President of the Washington Association for Justice and the President Elect of the American Association for Justice
The danger of young children falling from upper-story apartment windows has been recognized for decades. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 25 children age 10 and younger die each year as a result of falls from windows. The King
On August 18, 2026, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner formally adopted changes to Washington State’s insurance regulations, raising and strengthening the minimum standards that insurers must comply with during any claim investigation.
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A serious car accident can change your life in an instant. In the days and weeks that follow, you can expect ongoing medical treatment, an insurance investigation, and important decisions that may affect your legal rights and financial recovery. Understanding
On August 13, a King County Superior Court jury entered a $3.2 Million gross verdict in a car versus pedestrian collision that occurred in Redmond, Washington two years ago. Sudipto Rakshit, a Microsoft employee was exiting a driveway on NE
Choosing a nursing home, assisted living facility, or memory care facility for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make. Marketing brochures often promise safety, attentive care, and individualized treatment. But our experience suing
When a defective product, dangerous drug, or other widespread wrongdoing harms many people, you may hear terms like “class action” and “mass tort.” While both allow multiple injured people to pursue claims against the same defendant, they work very differently.
Stritmatter Law recently filed another lawsuit against Amazon over a lithium-ion power bank fire. All such cases involve serious burn injuries.
Americans buy millions of portable power banks and portable power stations every year. These devices offer convenient reassurance that
We are proud to announce that 12 Stritmatter Law attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2026. Karen Koehler once again earned a spot on the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Overall lists, an honor reserved for the very best in the profession.
Class action lawsuits often take several years to resolve. While some cases settle relatively early, others may spend years in litigation before reaching a settlement, trial, or appeal. The timeline depends on many factors, including the complexity of the claims,
