By LEVI PULKKINEN | The Seattle PI A King County jury has awarded $14 million in damages to a 26-year-old man who was left paralyzed after a jump at Snoqualmie Pass. The jury found that Summit at Snoqualmie operator Ski Lifts, Inc. failed to take safety into consideration at its Summit West terrain park. Because of that failure, the company was … Read More
Police face claims from abuse victims
The Seattle Times Children sexually abused by their foster father filed multimillion-dollar claims against police departments in Seattle and Tacoma, saying both failed to immediately report the abuse to the state. Each of the eight children’s claims, precursors to a lawsuit, ranges between $2.5 million and $4 million. Representatives from Seattle and Tacoma police departments said they are prohibited from commenting on pending litigation. They have 60 … Read More
Suit filed against police over foster-father abuse case
By TRACY JOHNSON | The Seattle PI Lawyers for eight kids who were abused by their foster dad filed multimillion-dollar claims against Seattle and Tacoma police departments Friday, alleging that both should have done more to ensure that the man was arrested before he could do more harm. Tacoma lawyer Jack Connelly said neither department notified the state Department of Social … Read More