Sexual Harassment: Six-figure settlement reached in Tacoma Public Utilities “bro” culture case…Gleason, when reached Wednesday, did not respond beyond the statement included within the agreement: “The city has amicably resolved my claims by committing to conduct a thorough investigation and taking any necessary corrective action as recommended. “The city has recognized my years of service in …
Whistleblowers: Pierce County medical examiner faces accusations from whistleblower…Quinn has reported to Clark since she was hired to the Medical Examiner’s Office in August. Her attorney, Joan Mell, says the department has felt like the “Twilight Zone” since then, and that Clark’s management “became intolerable” for her client.
Discrimination: City hit with sanction in lawsuit alleging gender bias…Last week, Judge Vickie Churchill ordered the city to pay $9,375 in fees and costs to Gardner’s attorney, Joan Mell, of Fircrest, for work she did to compel the city to provide her with city emails and other documents she requested. Under court rules, each side …
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Pastoral Abuse: New complaint filed against Tacoma Megachurch pastor cites multiple instances of sexual misconduct…Last week, Curry stepped down as leader of Life Center Tacoma in response to a complaint of physical misconduct with an ex-employee. This week, a former church board member filed formal complaints with federal and state agencies, alleging prior instances of …
Public Records Judge tags Pierce County with additional $349,000 in prosecutor’s text message case…
Detention: Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma tries to keep from paying higher wages to detained immigrants. A federal judge is considering whether to throw out two lawsuits, including one by the state of Washington, that seek to force one of the nation’s largest privately run immigration-detention centers to pay minimum wage, rather than $1 per …
Gambling: Washington Gambling Commission reconsiders new “skill” games: If an appearance similar to slot machines is what matters, then just look at arcade games geared toward kids, said Joan Mell, attorney for the Amusement Device Operators.“People love to push buttons and to hear bells and whistles and to see flashing lights,” she said. “The brilliance …
“Brady” Officers: Officers Say Prosecutor Ruined Their Careers: Both detectives seek damages for civil rights violations, retaliation and misconduct. Joan Mell, who represents both detectives, said in a statement that “Lindquist has destroyed detective Mike Ames’ reputable career” and “trampled on Det. Nissen’s rights.”
Politics: TNT, Sean Robinson, Sunday, September 28th, 2014: County Executive, McCarty worried about legal bills, now at $683,000, The biggest chunk of money comes from a long-running legal battle over Lindquist’s cellphone records. … A second case, linked to a retired sheriff’s deputy seeking a hearing to clear his name, has triggered $248,334 in outside …
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Education: TNT, Debbie Cafazzo, Friday September 5th, 2014: Dispute at Lincoln High School, 3 educators say at-risk students are dumped into the Re-Engagement Center. The counselors, through their attorney Joan Mell, offered copies of emails from administrators that they claim improperly targeted students for referrals outside Lincoln… Mell said her clients want a thorough investigation …
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