Due to the current economic climate, many people cannot afford legal services; similarly, many attorneys’ ability to take on pro bono cases has significantly decreased. This means that many people who need legal help are not getting it, economically being denied access to justice. A recent study by the American Bar Association showed that at [...]
Aug
5
2011
5
2011
Feb
25
2011
25
2011
No “Deal” When Your Coupon Expires – LivingSocial and Groupon Profiting Illegally
Thanks to LivingSocial and Groupon, online connoisseurs of “daily deals” in the Puget Sound area, tens of thousands of consumers in Washington have eagerly purchased coupons to restaurants, salons and theaters at significant discounts, ranging from 35-78% off the retail price, with hopes of savingmoney. Unfortunately, these consumers are soon, collectively, thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. The consumers’ [...]
Jan
11
2011
11
2011
FDA Increases Transparency
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched last week a new website that lists the regulatory status of a variety of medical device, food and drugs . The FDA Basics for Industry website provides guidelines on how it regulates various products. The site is intended to empower consumers in their purchasing choices, knowing more fully [...]
Jan
3
2011
3
2011
Seattle Tracks Potholes in Queen Anne
Queen Anne View today reported that The Seattle Times is tracking its potholes in the Queen Anne neighborhood. If you see a pothole, you can report it to the city either online or by phone (684-ROAD). Potholes are the cause of a variety of damage, ranging from flat tires, scrapped vehicle undersides, to collision and bicycle accidents. [...]
Nov
23
2010
23
2010
Seattle Winter Storm 2010: 200 Metro Buses Stranded
The Pacific Northwest’s arctic blast stranded at least 200 King County Metro buses. Metro has a fleet of 1,400. While Metro placed all routes on “Snow Routes,” equipping buses with chains and modified time schedules, accidents and stalls abounded. As a common carrier, Metro owes its passengers a heightened duty of care for safety. If you [...]
Nov
18
2010
18
2010
Alcoholic Energy Drinks Health Concern, FDA
Following the hospitalization of nine Central Washington Universityunderage college party-goers, who consumed Four Loko energy drinks, state and federal regulators are conceding banning alcoholic energy drinks. One student almost died. Each can of Four Loko contains 12% alcohol, the equivalent of four beers. The issue of energy drinks is all of the media today, according [...]
Oct
20
2010
20
2010
I-405 Defective Highway Design Claim: $30 Million Verdict
A King County jury recently awarded $30.2 million to a young man who suffers from quadriplegic paralysis from a collision on I-405. The young man, Koti Hu, was rear-ended by a painting company’s truck on the 70th Street onramp onto northbound I-405. Mr. Hu sued both the private painting company and the Washington State Department of [...]
Oct
19
2010
19
2010
Washington State Insurance Commissioner: Vote No on I-1082
Our State’s Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kriedler, deems I-1082 as the insurance industry’s way to unfairly ”Deny, Delay, Defend” valid on-the-job injury claims. Protect yourself, your family and your future. Read the fine print and make an informed decision when voting in November. As Insurance Commissioner, Mr. Kriedler is responsible to ensure Washington State insurance policyholders are [...]
Sep
30
2010
30
2010
Seattle May Boot Your Car If You Have Unpaid Parking Tickets
City of Seattle is considering a potential cash-cow proposal to get drivers to pay unpaid parking tickets. Mayor McGinn wants to put immobilizing boots on vehicles owned by drivers who have four or more unpaid parking tickets. The boot cannot be removed until the driver makes good on the unpaid parking tickets. Mayor McGinn’s office says there are [...]
Sep
16
2010
16
2010
Unemployment Falls in Washington State
Washington State experienced a decline in unemployment claims. Last month there were 3,000 fewer new claimants. For those who recently lost their job, follow my Step-By-Step Guide on Avvo: How To File For Unemployment Benefits in Washington State. Copyright © 2010 The Filutowski Law Firm, PLLC. This post is intended for general information purposes only [...]
