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Washington State Department of Licensing Class Action Lawsuit Filed

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Judge's gavel on a law book.The Arnold Law Firm filed a class action lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Licensing (referred to as “WADOL”) for its mishandling of class members’ information.

If you have received a notice of settlement regarding this matter, Garcia, et al. v. Washington Department of Licensing, you are likely a member of the settlement class and you should go to https://www.wadoldatabreachsettlement.com/ for more information and for instructions as to how to submit a claim.

If you detect any signs of identity theft or financial fraud or suspicious activity on your financial accounts you should keep track of it, including keeping screen shots or photos of any notices or fraud alerts you receive from your bank or from any credit monitoring service. You should also keep track of any time you spend checking your accounts and credit reports, as well as any time spent trying to find more information about this data breach.  You may be entitled to compensation from WADOL and this information will help make sure you get the compensation you deserve. 

Call 916-777-7777 today to learn more.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.