A medical malpractice action against Defendant psychiatrist for sexual molestation during course of treatment and against the admitting hospital. Represented the Plaintiff who was a former patient of the Defendants. Settlement against Defendant psychiatrist at close of Plaintiff’s case with a jury verdict returned against Defendant Hospital for negligent supervision/hiring.
Dunn & Black Case History
Medical malpractice action against a chiropractor
A medical malpractice action against a chiropractor for negligent manipulation. Represented the Defendant and the verdict was returned for Plaintiff for less than demand.
Flooding caused by Spokane County-operated water system
Significant crop damage and emotional distress caused by flooding from Spokane County-operated water system at Newman Lake. Successfully represented the Plaintiff resulting in a jury verdict in favor of Plaintiffs.
Severe personal injuries caused by an auto accident
Severe personal injuries caused by an auto accident. Successfully represented the Plaintiff resulting in a jury verdict returned in favor of the Plaintiff.
Personal injuries caused by toxic air emissions
Personal injuries caused by toxic air emissions. Represented the Plaintiff. The trial ended in a hung jury, rescheduled, but the case was ultimately settled before the second trial commenced.
Property damage caused by negligence of utilities department
Personal injury/crop damage/property destruction caused by toxic air pollutants from nearby manufacturing plant. Represented multiple Plaintiffs resulting in jury verdicts in favor of the Plaintiffs.
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What We Do
A Leading Law Firm in Construction, Eminent Domain/Condemnation, Real Estate, Insurance, and Commercial Litigation. We represent regional and national contractors, owners, developers and sureties throughout the western United States.
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Our Approach
We have earned our reputation one client at a time by delivering sound legal advice and efficient solutions. We are known to aggressively represent our clients’ interests to achieve the best results possible.
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Our Success
Dunn & Black, P.S. has consistently been awarded the best law firm rankings for its practice areas. Several of our lawyers have been named “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine.