Tag: Attorney Mark Lindquist
Max 9 News Release
SEATTLE, WA. – Today attorney Mark Lindquist filed an amended lawsuit against Boeing and Alaska Airlines on behalf of 22 passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. A nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9 plane was flying from Portland, Oregon to California on January 5. At 16,000 feet, there was a loud bang and whoosh as a … Continue reading Max 9 News Release
Jurors and Justice
“Representative government and trial by jury are the heart and lungs of liberty. Without them we have no other fortification against being ridden like horses, fleeced like sheep, worked like cattle and fed and clothed like swine and hounds.” John Adams said this in 1774 and it may seem a bit hyperbolic. Two hundred and … Continue reading Jurors and Justice
Successful Settlement
I’m blessed to represent good people, albeit often in challenging circumstances. Lawsuit Goals Surviving family members of William Yurek wanted three things out of this lawsuit. One, justice. Two, accountability. And three, a change in city policies so this didn’t happen to anyone else. We achieved those goals. Philosopher Sun Tzu said, “The supreme art … Continue reading Successful Settlement
Officer-Involved Shootings
As a plaintiff’s attorney and former prosecutor, I believe neutral and professional reviews of officer-involved shootings are best for everyone involved. Victims and their families deserve this. Officers and their colleagues deserve this. The community deserves this. Public trust depends upon this. Recently The Tacoma Weekly covered the issue, including a specific request in one … Continue reading Officer-Involved Shootings
Fright and Terror Admissible
In a major win for one of my cases and for all of the involved victim families, a United States Judge ruled jurors will be allowed to hear evidence of “pre-impact fright and terror” suffered by passengers in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane. Boeing attorneys argued the evidence was “not relevant” … Continue reading Fright and Terror Admissible
Sex Abuse Claims Update
For more than five years I served in the Special Assault Unit of the Prosecutor’s Office, or SAU, where I prosecuted rape, child rape, child molestation and other sex crimes. On the television show Law and Order they call it the Special Victims Unit, or SVU. Real life isn’t as fast and tidy as TV, … Continue reading Sex Abuse Claims Update
Wrongful Death in Seattle
On March 24, 2022, I filed a claim against Seattle for the wrongful death of William Yurek. I represent Mr. Yurek’s adult daughter and the mother of his three minor children. Mr. Yurek’s 13-year-old son did the important things right to save his father. Seattle, unfortunately, did the important things wrong. This was a tragic and … Continue reading Wrongful Death in Seattle
Back to Jakarta for SJ 182
Back to Jakarta. This could be a book title. Instead, it’s a work trip to one of my favorite places in the world. Beyond Jakarta could be another book title. Instead, it’s our itinerary. We have clients on Borneo and Bangka Islands as well as Jakarta. Working for justice sometimes requires travel. New Lawsuit After … Continue reading Back to Jakarta for SJ 182
Fighting for Victims
Below is a cover story published by The Tacoma Weekly on Mark Lindquist’s transition from public service to private practice. Former County Prosecutor Now Fights for Victims of Boeing Airline Disasters by Matt Nagle When former Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist moved on from his post after the 2018 election, he pretty much hit the … Continue reading Fighting for Victims
Elevate Statecraft
Statecraft is one of those semi-obscure words I like. Merriam-Webster defines statecraft as “the art” of governing. We need more art in our politics. As President John F. Kennedy said, “If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place to live.” Meanwhile, I’ve … Continue reading Elevate Statecraft
