When Is a Domestic Violence Arrest Required Under Washington Law?
Washington’s Domestic Violence Protection Act takes domestic violence seriously. The laws are meant to protect victims and ensure accountability. There are circumstances where enforcement must make an arrest in domestic
Washington’s Consumer Protection Act (often called the “CPA”) is designed to protect people from unfair or deceptive business practices.
Unlike many laws that focus on disputes between two individuals or companies, the CPA is concerned with the public interest. That
By Daniel Laurence and Andrew Ackley
It may seem obvious that the largest retailer in the world should be responsible for dangerous products sold online, but that is what Amazon has argued for years—because most state product liability law does
Protection of Washington Injury Victims
Our client Lydia was walking her newborn son across the street in a crosswalk when a careless, uninsured driver ran her down. Thankfully the baby was spared. But Lydia sustained pelvic fractures, long term disability
You can pursue a product liability claim even if a product was never recalled, as long as you can show it was defective and that the defect caused your injury. While a recall can support a claim, Washington law does
Outside of being a lawyer, I’m a parent. And one thing that has deeply troubled me is the observed impact of social media and technology on this generation of children. The evidence has become clearer as time has passed:
Stritmatter Law has filed two separate product‑liability lawsuits against Amazon arising from catastrophic burn injuries caused by lithium‑ion and lithium‑polymer batteries. These cases illustrate the increasingly urgent safety risks associated with modern rechargeable battery technology and the legal responsibilities of
Quiz Scenario: You are driving properly down a neighborhood street. Suddenly, an Amazon delivery van runs a stop sign and crashes into you. You suffer a severe brain injury and internal injuries. You undergo several surgeries and spend three weeks
Stritmatter partner Mo Hamoudi kicked off his term as President of the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association by serving as the MC at the association’s annual dinner at the Lotte Hotel in Seattle. Speaking to a packed house full
Longstanding litigation partnership – rooted in the Seattle Children’s Aspergillus cases – formalizes into a unified practice beginning January 2026.
On its 80th anniversary, Stritmatter Law, a plaintiff personal injury firm with offices in Seattle and Hoquiam, announces that
