TBS News

Chris Brain and Kim Stephens to Speak on Real Estate Workouts and Remedies

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Two TBS attorneys will speak at a workshop on commercial real estate workouts and remedies at the Red Lion Hotel in Seattle on April 28, 2010. Mr. Stephens will address special issues arising from condemnation disputes in a weak market. Mr. Brain, co-chair of the event, will discuss foreclosure issues. If you're involved in the commercial real estate market, you will want to attend this seminar. For additional information, click here.

Breard and Associates Wealth Management Investigation

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Tousley Brain Stephens is investigating losses incurred by investors who entrusted their hard-earned money to Rhonda Breard, the popular Eastside broker who until mid-February was registered with ING Financial Partners, Inc. TBS Attorneys Janissa Strabuk and David Hoff represent an investor who lost more than $600,000 that she had entrusted to Ms. Breard and ING. For more information, click here.

Improper "Data Use" Charges by Verizon and Other Wireless Service Providers

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

TBS is investigating claims that Verizon and other cellular wireless providers are overbilling customers for data use, text messages and other services, including billing for data use when pre-programmed keys on their phones accidentally launch a web browser. Improper data use charges can result from a variety of deceptive and unfair billing practices. For more information, click here.

Tousley Brain Stephens Appointed Local and Liaison Counsel for Lead Plaintiff in Securities Class Action Against WaMu

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

Judge Marsha Pechman of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington today appointed Tousley Brain Stephens as local and liaison counsel for the lead plaintiff in a consolidated class action alleging violations of state and federal securities laws by the former bank and several affiliated entities. The case is entitled Boilermaker's National Annuity Trust Fund et al. v. WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates et al.

TBS Attorneys Obtain Court Invalidation of Construction Lien and Award of Attorneys Fees and Costs for Owner of Assisted Living Facility

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST

A TBS client recently came to the firm asking for help in invalidating a construction lien that was seriously delaying the client's construction and remodeling of its assisted living facility. TBS attorneys Paul Moomaw and David Hoff moved to have the lien invalidated on the grounds that it was frivolous and made without reasonable cause. King County Superior Court Judge Barbara Mack agreed, granting all the relief the client sought. Judge Mack ordered the $308,000 lien released and awarded attorneys' fees and costs to our client for defending the lien claim.

Chinese Drywall Investigation

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

We are currently investigating complaints regarding drywall (also called gypsum board) manufactured in China for the German firm Knauf International GmbH for installation in the interior walls of new homes as well as for repairs and remodels. For more information, click here.

Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Settlement in Trex Class Action; Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC Serves as Co-Counsel

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

On July 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted preliminary settlement approval and certified a settlement class in Ross et al. v. Trex Company. The case involves decking and railing products manufactured by Trex which are alleged to develop surface flaking and delamination. A hearing on final approval is set for October 30, 2009.

Louisiana-Pacific Decking Products Investigation

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC is investigating consumer complaints that decking products manufactured and sold by Louisiana-Pacific under the brand names "Veranda" "Louisiana-Pacific WeatherBest" (aka "LP WeatherBest"), and "ABTCo" are subject to premature discoloration, cracking and deterioration. For more information, click here.

Lawn Mower Fraud Investigation

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC is investigating complaints that certain lawn mower manufacturers and retailers have sold lawn mowers with engines of the same horsepower as if they were rated higher, and charged higher prices for the falsely represented higher horsepower engines. For more information, click here.

Blood Reagent Products Investigation

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC is investigating allegations of price-fixing in the blood reagent industry. Blood reagents are used by hospitals, blood banks, labs and blood donor centers to test for blood type and antibodies before transfusions. They are manufactured by Immucor and by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. For more information, click here.