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:
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
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
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
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
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
“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,
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
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
Government Employment, Civil Service: TNT, Steve Maynard, Tuesday January 21st, 2014: Payroll issues led to safety chief’s paid leave, Pierce Transit audit cites problems with
Corrupt Officials: Lawsuit: Pacific mayor threatened to kill police, ran city from “control room”: Writing the court, officers’ attorney Joan Mell said Sun has made
Education: Fox News, October 31st, 2012: Parents of boy allegedly bullied at school ask board to fire teacher. “Classifying it as classroom mismanagement to me
Education: CNN, Michael Martinez and Tom Laabs, September 1, 2012: Washington state teacher placed on leave again in pupil bullying case. “The game escalated out
Education: Huffington Post, August 30th, 2012: John Rosi, Washington Middle School Teacher, Led Bullying Incident “Of Epic Proportions,” Family Lawyer Says
Politics: TNT, Sean Robinson, Tuesday March 13th, 2012: County requests Washam step down. Assessor: Council to discuss resolution today. … Washam’s actions violated that agreement,
Politics: TNT, Christian Hill, Sunday December 25th, 2011: Jewish family wins fight over autopsy Rainier: Judge agrees with religious argument.
Government Employment, Civil Service: TNT, Lewis Kamb, Sunday December 18th, 2011: Cheney renovation leader files claim over dismissal. Tacoma: He says he was wrongfully blamed,
Retired Military: State retirement officials now say they believe serving in the Iraq war does qualify for veteran status. That is based on an interpretation
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