As women continue to speak out against Tri-Cities OB-GYN Dr. Mark Mulholland, recent reporting from ProPublica and KUOW highlights survivor stories and examines the Washington Medical Commission’s response to decades of complaints.
While no one expects to be the victim of a crime, it’s the stark reality for some. SGB’s team of experienced attorneys knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and works collaboratively with prosecuting attorneys while advocating for our clients’ best interests.
Attorneys from Schroeter Goldmark & Bender and Forum Law Group secured a record-setting verdict in late January against the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) for failing to respond to a child abuse hotline call. A Multnomah County jury awarded more than $29 million to the child after concluding that the agency’s inaction led to devastating and permanent injuries when he was just two years old.
SGB attorney Kaitlin Cherf was recently featured in Law360 discussing a landmark Washington Supreme Court ruling that allows families to move forward with civil claims against Amazon over the promotion and sale of high-concentration sodium nitrite used in youth suicides.
SGB attorney Elizabeth Hanley recently wrote an op-ed, published by The Seattle Times, in opposition SB 6239 which would create unnecessary obstacles for survivors of sexual abuse to access justice in Washington state.
SGB’s Elizabeth Hanley and co-counsel, Tamara Holder of Tamara Holder Law, were featured on the front page of The Seattle Times for their representation of women harmed by Tri-Cities OB-GYN, Dr. Mulholland.
Recreational injury cases often come with complex factual and legal challenges. Grit, determination, and creative lawyering are needed to drive successful case outcomes.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender attorneys Becky Roe and Elizabeth Hanley are urging lawmakers to reject SB 6239 and instead adopt a survivor-centered version of the bill designed specifically for historical abuse claims against the state.
With the Washington State Legislature back in session, SGB attorney Elizabeth Hanley returned to the Capitol on Friday to testify in support of HB 1496 – legislation that would remove financial barriers preventing patients from accessing their own medical records.