Aviation Law
Airline Industry “Whistleblower” cases – Mr. Baumgardner has successfully defended multiple claims brought by ex-airline employees under federal and state whistleblower provisions. In Smith v. Alaska, a case brought in King County (Washington) Superior Court, Mr. Baumgardner obtained summary judgment in favor of the airline in March, 2004.
Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al. – Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.
KAL Litigation – Defense of major airline operator against multifarious claims brought in connection with DC-10 crash at Anchorage International Airport. Claims in excess of $20 million; multi-week jury trial (on cargo claims) resulting in defense verdict.
Business Litigation
Palmer G. Lewis, et al. v. ARCO Chemical Company – Defense of implied indemnity claim regarding flammability characteristics of polystyrene beads used in rigid foam insulation, arising from school fire in Barrow, Alaska. Claims in excess of $3 million; plaintiff agreed to dismiss claim and take nothing after fact and expert deposition discovery by ARCO Chemical team headed by Mr. Baumgardner.
Seattle P-I v. Seattle Times
Class Action/Mass Tort
Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al. – Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.
Anfinson v. FedEx Ground
Employment Law
Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, Inc.
Busche v. Bechtel National, Inc.
Insurance Coverage Litigation
In re M/V ST. PATRICK – Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.
Personal Injury
In re M/V ST. PATRICK – Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.
Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al. – Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.
Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al. – Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.
In re: Asbestos Litigation – Partner in charge for diverse group of defendants in Washington State asbestos cases. Obtained numerous summary judgments and negotiated favorable settlements.
Ashurst v. Schwartz, et al. – Defense of construction contractor and employee, who was exiting company work site in his pickup truck when he collided with a motorcycle driven by a Seattle police officer. Police officer, who was severely injured in the crash, brought claims in excess of $1.2 million. Multi-week arbitration resulted in finding of 75% contributory negligence and judgment highly favorable to defense.
Products Liability
In re M/V ST. PATRICK – Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.
In re: Asbestos Litigation – Partner in charge for diverse group of defendants in Washington State asbestos cases. Obtained numerous summary judgments and negotiated favorable settlements.
Palmer G. Lewis, et al. v. ARCO Chemical Company – Defense of implied indemnity claim regarding flammability characteristics of polystyrene beads used in rigid foam insulation, arising from school fire in Barrow, Alaska. Claims in excess of $3 million; plaintiff agreed to dismiss claim and take nothing after fact and expert deposition discovery by ARCO Chemical team headed by Mr. Baumgardner.
Pollock v. Fisons Corporation – Defense of pharmaceutical manufacturer in product liability action brought by parents of severely brain damaged child and treating physician stemming from an overdose of a prescription medication used in the treatment of severe asthma. Claims in excess of $20 million; multi-week jury trial.
Professional Liability
In re: Le Samurai – Defense of an Olympic medalist athlete against disciplinary charges; hearing before Federation Equestre Internationale tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Real Estate & Environmental Litigation
Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al. – Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.
Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al. – Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.
Bedrossian, et al. v. Stipek – Representation of individual investors in plaintiffs’ securities/real estate fraud action, with accompanying infliction of emotional distress claims. Multi-week trial garnered judgment of nearly $1 million.
Securities Litigation
Bedrossian, et al. v. Stipek – Representation of individual investors in plaintiffs’ securities/real estate fraud action, with accompanying infliction of emotional distress claims. Multi-week trial garnered judgment of nearly $1 million.
Other
Defense of “Whistleblower” Claims
Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, Inc. – Successful defense of federal administrative and state court proceedings relating to “whistleblower” allegations against Hanford contractor. All claims either dismissed voluntarily or by a judge on summary judgment, with contested dismissal affirmed by Washington Court of Appeals.
Busche v. Bechtel National, Inc.
Airline Industry “Whistleblower” cases – Mr. Baumgardner has successfully defended multiple claims brought by ex-airline employees under federal and state whistleblower provisions. In Smith v. Alaska, a case brought in King County (Washington) Superior Court, Mr. Baumgardner obtained summary judgment in favor of the airline in March, 2004.
Sports Law
In re: Le Samurai – Defense of an Olympic medalist athlete against disciplinary charges; hearing before Federation Equestre Internationale tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland.
