PWRFL

$48M

Wildfire Litigation

Jury awarded $48 million to seven plaintiffs who suffered losses during the 2020 Oregon wildfires caused by PacifiCorp’s negligence in failing to shut off power lines during high-risk conditions. This verdict included record individual non-economic and punitive damages.

$16M

Sexual Abuse

Record settlement from Seattle Public Schools for a former Garfield High School student who endured years of sexual abuse by two coaches. The lawsuit alleged systemic failures by the district to protect the student from a banned volunteer coach and another staff member.

$7.2M

Highway Design Defect

Settlement against the State of Washington for $7,150,000 for a client severely injured in a motor vehicle collision in Snohomish County on a stretch of road known for citizen complaints and similar accidents.

$5.3M

Medical Malpractice

Jury verdict against Kaiser Permanente for medical negligence, failure to obtain informed consent, and medical battery. Its neurosurgeon performed spine surgery on a physician client using an antiquated technique, resulting in a permanent spinal cord injury.

$17.5M

Insurance Bad Faith

Judgment against Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company (MOE) for acting in bad faith by failing to settle a wrongful death claim within policy limits, leaving its policyholder exposed to an $11 million judgment. The jury returned an $11.5 million verdict, with an additional $6 million in penalties and fees.

$4M

Civil Rights

Judgment awarded to Angel and Jennifer Mendez, who were shot by police after an unlawful entry into their home. The case involved a significant appellate victory for PWRFL after extensive litigation, including U.S. Supreme Court review.