In 2019, a jury rendered a $1.48 million verdict against the State of Washington's University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) for not training its staff on its own safe patient handling policy, resulting in injury to a patient with a disability who was physically lifted onto an examination table. Rather than pay the verdict, the State of Washington chose to appeal the jury's decision, dragging out the arduous process its patient has endured in seeking accountability and compensation for her injuries. read more

Luvera Law Firm secured $18 million settlement with Swedish Health Services and others in a medical negligence case involving a radiologist who failed to identify evidence of a brain hemorrhage in an MRI for Isabel De Jesus-Congdon, a former Swedish Health lactation nurse. read more

A jury rendered a $3.19 million verdict in favor of the family of Bernice Kekona. The elderly and disabled passenger suffered fatal injuries when she fell down an escalator while in her wheelchair after Alaska Airlines failed to provide gate-to-gate transportation—which had been requested and confirmed five times—to a connecting flight in 2017. The verdict against Alaska was handed down Monday, February 22, 2021 in King County Superior Court. read more

When you first meet Noelani Hatton, it's easy to see why she was hired on the spot more than 14 years ago. With a big smile and a passion for helping others, Noelani, known to most as Noe, is a key member of our paralegal team - the professionals who ensure the critical mechanics of our work run smoothly. read more

With a partnership built on trust and innovation, Paul and Lita tackled their latest endeavor - writing a guidebook on trial advocacy - as they have most things: together. Luvera on Advocacy provides practical insight into skills for trial lawyers, anchored in a deep understanding of personal communication, psychology and human nature honed over six decades preparing for and prevailing in the courtroom. read more