Miscellaneous

• Seattle Attorney Mike Myers Spearheading Pet Food Class Action

  Ryan Nute | March 30, 2007 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  I'm sure you've heard about the pet food recall and related class action lawsuit against Menu Foods. My law partner, Seattle attorney Mike Myers, is handling that litigation along with another attorney in our office, Tom Baisch.You can read more about the recall at Mike's website.If you live in the Olympia area and you believe you have a claim relating to the pet food recall, please contact us....

• Taking a Cruise? Consider Cruise Insurance

  Ryan Nute | January 09, 2007 10:09 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Many people dream about taking a cruise. Rarely do they dream that they might need insurance in case they get hurt on the voyage. Cruise insurance policies are becoming more common as cruising increases in popularity.Cruise policies include coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, medical and evacuation coverage. Policies can also include coverage for the cost of traveling to the ship's...

• Kalama Woman Mistakenly Arrested at Gunpoint

  Ryan Nute | January 08, 2007 3:57 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Joy Harris, owner of The Brits restaurant in downtown Longview, Washington, was mistakenly arrested by the police last month after a thief stole her license plates and replaced them with plates from a stolen car.Ms. Harris claims that the officers drew their revolvers and pointed them at her before handcuffing her. Fortunately she was released ten minutes later. However, she says it has taken...

• Spokane Diocese Settles Abuse Claims

  Ryan Nute | January 05, 2007 5:30 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The Spokane Diocese--currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings--has filed a plan of reorganization which seeks approval of a proposed $48 million settlement with sex abuse victims and other creditors.The settlement was reached after a lengthy mediation with a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge.Other settlements throughout the nation include the Tucson Diocese ($22 million) and the Portland Diocese...

• ATV Accident in Capitol Forest Kills Man; Passenger Injured

  Ryan Nute | January 01, 2007 1:19 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  ATV Accident in Capitol Forest Kills Man; Passenger InjuredA collision with a tree early Saturday killed the driver of an ATV and seriously injured his passenger in Capitol Forest in Thurston County, Washington. The passenger, Cullen A. Jensen, sustained serious internal injuries and was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing...

• Class Action Suit Against Title Companies

  Staff Writer | October 20, 2006 11:07 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Some Washington homeowners are filing a class action lawsuit against two title companies who allegedly paid illegal inducements to get referrals that drove up the cost of their customers' title insurance. These consumers are seeking to hold the title companies accountable for their alleged illegal activities. Romulo and Purita Lorenzo of Mill Creek and Catherine Blaylock and Jill Maccinnes of...

• Maritime Accidents and Crabbing's New Rules

  Staff Writer | June 14, 2006 9:04 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Myers and Company has extensive experience in handling accidents on the high seas, including all types of cases involving maritime, admiralty and Jones Act laws. The first crabbing season with rules to to increase profits and safety while decreasing waste just ended. How did the new rules affect the crab fleet?Opinions vary. According to the Seattle Times:Some skippers say they took advantage of...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | March 15, 2006 6:27 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation.The information found herein may represent the opinions or...