Copy of Representative Cases

Martinez v. City of Tacoma, 81 Wn. App. 228, 914 P.2d 86 (1996) (retaliatory discrimination verdict for former investigator for Tacoma Human Rights Commission. Successful appeal established right to full prevailing party attorney fee award for all reasonable time, regardless of amount of verdict).

Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 (2004) (criminal defense of Mr. Crawford in Thurston County. Crawford was charged with attempted murder, and convicted of lesser charges. Successful appeal led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous expansion of the 6th Amendment right of confrontation).

Frunz v. City of Tacoma, 468 F.3d 1141 (9th Cir. 2006) (Federal 4th Amendment warrantless search and seizure violations, and excessive use of force verdict for Ms. Frunz were affirmed on appeal with clarified and expanded constitutional protections for homeowners and their guests.)

Currier v. Northland Servs., Inc., 182 Wn. App. 733, 332 P.3d 1006 (2014) (Discrimination retaliation verdict for independent contractor after opposing what he reasonably perceived to be discriminatory conduct. Successful appeal broaden rights for independent contractors under the Washington Law Against Discrimination).

Reeves v. Mason County, 38548-5 (Division III, May 17, 2022) (after eight years of repeatedly proving whistleblower retaliation, successful appeal opinion relied upon and expanded Washington’s strong public policy in support of successful public employee whistleblower’s recovery of full prevailing party attorney fees.) 22 Wn. App. 2d 99.

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