PCVA attorneys Jason Amala and Lesley O’Neill recently filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey in partnership with RAM LAW. The lawsuit was filed against the East Orange Board of Education on behalf of two men who allege they were sexually abused in middle...
Jason Amala represents over 25 victims who allegedly suffered sexual abuse by leaders within the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. The Diocese announced its plan to emerge from bankruptcy following hundreds of such lawsuits after the passage of the Child Victims...
Partner Chris Love recently testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee regarding proposed legislation SB 5090 [LINK], which amends portions of the Revised Code of Washington to address tort litigation issues. Chris joined Larry Shannon,...
A federal lawsuit is underway against Secret Harbor Group Home, termed “juvenile Alcatraz” by many former residents. Darrell Cochran, Andy Ulmer and Alex Dietz represent nearly a dozen men who allegedly suffered physical and sexual abuse as residents of the home in...
Today, the official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, known as the Committee of Survivors of the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre (DRVC), took the rare step of announcing its own proposed plan that would allow the Diocese to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The...
Michael Pfau, Vincent Nappo and Benjamin Watson reached a $1.1 million settlement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) on behalf of a survivor of sexual abuse in Tacoma, Washington. The plaintiff was 5 years old when he was sexually abused by a...
PCVA is pleased to congratulate attorney Andrew Ulmer on his promotion to firm partner. Since joining the firm in 2019, Andy has proven his talent as a dedicated advocate for his clients in the courtroom. He has become an integral member of our team, and we look...
Darrell Cochran and Kevin Hastings reached a $1.25 million settlement with the City of Tacoma Police Department on behalf of an accident survivor. A high-speed chase began when a City of Tacoma officer illegally racially profiled a driver with no probable cause of a...
A criminal investigation is underway against three administrators at Squalicum High School for alleged improper handling of student complaints of sexual abuse. A federal lawsuit was also filed last week, alleging that the school district “engaged in a pattern of...
PCVA partners Tom Vertetis and Darrell Cochran represent multiple families whose children may have been caught on cameras hidden in bathrooms and locker rooms at Alki Middle School and Skyview High School. The alleged perpetrator, James Mattson, was arrested in...
