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David Bonderman, Visionary Financier and Seattle Kraken Co-Founder, Passes Away at 82

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Los Angeles — David Bonderman, a prominent figure in finance and sports whose entrepreneurial spirit reshaped industries, died on Dec. 11 at the age of 82, announced TPG, the company he co-founded. Known for his discreet presence and significant influence, Bonderman’s ventures ranged from turning around a major airline to bringing the Seattle Kraken National Hockey League team to life. Educated at Harvard Law School, Bonderman’s career took a transformative turn when he represented Robert Bass, leading to an invitation to manage the Bass family’s investments in Fort Worth, Texas. Despite his initial lack of … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $6 Million to Family of Black Lives Matter Protester Killed on Closed Highway

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Seattle, WA – In a significant legal ruling, a Seattle jury on Thursday awarded $6 million to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who was fatally struck by a car on a closed interstate. The incident, which occurred amid the protests in July 2020, highlighted the ongoing legal and civil discourse surrounding protest safety and state liability. The protester, 24-year-old Summer Taylor, lost their life when Dawit Kelete, who was driving the wrong way on Interstate 5, hit them. Another protester suffered critical injuries during the incident. Following the incident, Kelete, 30, was … Read more

Jury Decides on $6 Million Compensation for Family of Black Lives Matter Protester Fatally Struck on Seattle Freeway

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Seattle, WA – In a noteworthy legal decision, a jury awarded $6 million to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who was killed when struck by a car on a Seattle freeway during a demonstration. The tragic incident, which underscored the volatile intersection of civil protest and public safety, has sparked a conversation about the responsibilities of drivers and the rights of demonstrators in increasingly common urban protests. The demonstration was part of the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, aimed at drawing attention to systemic racism and police brutality. The … Read more

Seattle Jury Grants $13 Million to Woman Injured in Sidewalk Fall

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark ruling, a Seattle jury has awarded $13 million to a woman left severely injured after tripping and falling on an uneven city sidewalk. This substantial settlement marks one of the highest for such an injury in recent Seattle history, spotlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and city maintenance responsibilities. The incident, which occurred in 2018 near the Seattle Center, changed the life of the victim, Patricia Dowd, a 61-year-old former financial analyst. Dowd tripped on a raised section of sidewalk, resulting in debilitating injuries that have kept her from … Read more