Seattle

Seattle Entrepreneur’s Career Journey: From SAT Act of Kindness to Socially Conscious Start-ups

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SEATTLE – Jane Park, the founder and CEO of Seattle-based start-up Tokki, can attribute her successful career and life to a random act of kindness that allowed her to take her SAT test in high school. Park arrived at the testing center without money to pay for the exam, unaware that there was a fee. However, a kind stranger behind her in line paid for the test and provided their address for Park to send a reimbursement check. Reflecting on that moment, Park wishes she had kept the address to express her gratitude and share … Read more

Lawsuit Against Seattle Children’s Hospital Highlights Emotional and Financial Toll of Mold Exposure

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Seattle Children’s Hospital has been ordered to pay a total of approximately $215,000 in damages following a lawsuit over Aspergillus mold exposure. Although none of the plaintiffs contracted the potentially deadly mold, they claimed that their children had experienced distress or discomfort as a result of the hospital’s negligence. The jury agreed that the hospital had caused harm, but the amount awarded seemed relatively low for a medical trial. The damages were divided among three families involved in the lawsuit. Seattle Children’s Hospital had already accepted responsibility for their patients’ exposure to mold, leaving it … Read more

Heartbroken Dog Owner Sues Seattle Daycare Over Missing and Injured Pet

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SEATTLE, Washington — Nahla, a beloved dog, enjoys her playtime at the park with her owners Kelsey and Jordan Marsh. The Marshs treasure these moments, especially considering that Nahla faced severe mobility issues last summer. Kelsey Marsh recalls the traumatic incident, stating, “They believed she had been hit by a vehicle, especially since her paw pads were torn off.” Marsh is now pointing fingers at the dog daycare facility, The Dog Resort, as she recently filed a lawsuit against them in King County Superior Court. According to Marsh, she dropped Nahla off at the facility … Read more

Seattle Police Regain Authority to Arrest Graffiti Vandals as Court Reverses Controversial Ruling

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Seattle, WA — Seattle police have regained the authority to make arrests related to graffiti, following the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to overturn a previous ruling that prohibited officers from making such arrests. The court’s reversal comes after a lawsuit filed against the city, where four protestors claimed their First Amendment rights were violated when they were arrested for writing chalk messages outside a police station. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced the Ninth Circuit’s decision on Friday, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws against graffiti property destruction. Graffiti has become a significant concern in … Read more