The attorneys at Otorowski Johnston Diamond and Golden have handled numerous cases through the appellate courts both in the State of Washington and in the Federal Courts. All of these cases involve furthering the rights of injured persons in the State of Washington and many represent significant precedent for the laws of our State. For example our attorneys handled cases in the Supreme Court that overturned the validity of parental waivers for children, thereby protecting their rights to pursue injury claims when injured by others. Another example is a case that held, for the first time, that attorneys were subject to the Consumer Protection Act. Many of the reported decisions revolve around the rights of victims of medical negligence that have expanded the ability of injured people to obtain justice.

Reported Cases:

Brown v. Snohomish County Physicians Corporation, held that exclusions for underinsured motorist benefits in health insurance contracts are invalid.

Corley v. Hertz, held that car rental companies must offer underinsured motorist coverage before rental agreements can reject it.

Miller v. Peterson, held that a medical professional may be held to the standard of care of a different medical profession if the methods of treatment utilized in both professions is or should be the same.

Short v. Demopolis, Supreme Court decision that applied the Consumer Protection Act to attorneys.

Scott v. Pac West, Supreme Court decision that ruled waivers for minor children are void as a matter of public policy.

Pedroza v. Bryant, recognized the doctrine of hospital "corporate negligence".

Morgan v. Johnson, held that comparative fault may not reduce damages from an intentional injury.

Seybold v. Neu, Court established the criteria for expert testimony in medical malpractice cases.