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Leather and Associates
On August 20, 2019 Lether & Associates celebrated our Firm's anniversary. We started our day with an all office Foosball tournament and breakfast served by Sam Colito. We then headed to Interbay Golf where we had a fun day of playing golf. As expected, awards and...
No Coverage for Breach of Contract Claims Involving Faulty Construction or for Resulting Delay Claims in Oregon
Although not as liberal as the Washington courts, the Oregon courts have not necessarily been kind to liability insurers in coverage disputes arising out of construction defect claims. In a recent federal court ruling, however, the court has clearly held that...
Another Season in the Books: Lether Softball 2019:
Lether & Associates (and friends) recently wrapped up another season of softball here in Seattle. The slow start to summer did not get in the way of another fun and enjoyable season. This year’s team was made up of employees, as well as spouses, friends and...
Defense Cost Recovery: The Federal Court Changes the Landscape in Washington
In 2013, the Washington State Supreme Court handed down the decision in National Surety Corp. v. Immunex that expanded defense cost exposure in Washington for liability insurers. Specifically, the Immunex court found that Washington liability insurers were not...
Memorial Day
To those in uniform serving and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day. Lether & Associates would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. As a reminder, the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion is June...
Upcoming Seminars Presented by Tom Lether
In the next week Tom Lether will be speaking at two events in Detroit and San Francisco. The seminars will focus on an overview of insurance coverage and extra-contractual claims in the Northwest. For more information and/or materials on these presentations please...
Join Tom Lether at West Coast Casualty’s 26th Annual Construction Defect Seminar
Tom Lether will be presenting at West Coast Casualty’s 26th Annual Construction Defect Seminar at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. Tom will be presenting on: Friday May 10, 2019 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM --- in the South Ballroom. The subject of this...
Administrative Professionals’ Day
Yesterday our firm spoiled our amazing staff during Administrative Professionals Day. We celebrated the morning with lattes and breakfast treats, went out for lunch and enjoyed the beautiful day with a boat float on Lake Union. We then gave them the rest of the day to...
Spring and Geese
Spring has arrived here at Lether and Associates. Lately we have seen the signs of the new season. The sun is starting to show. The cherry blossoms are in bloom and Seattle is emerging from another winter. For our firm, however, there is no better sign of Spring than...
Washington Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Case That Allowed Insureds to Name Adjusters as Defendants in Bad Faith Actions
On February 26, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Keodalah v. Allstate Ins. Co. and Tracey Smith. In this case, the Court of Appeals overturned the trial court’s dismissal of bad faith and Consumer Protection Act claims asserted directly...
Snowpocalypse
As most of you know, during the last two weeks in Seattle we all experienced an interesting and unusual winter storm. Despite the snowy and icy conditions, Lether & Associates made it through and remained open for business providing our clients with uninterrupted...
A Tale of Two Cases. The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Within roughly a two-week period over this past holiday season, the Federal District Courts for the Western District of Washington issued two dramatically different orders in very similar coverage disputes. In Northwest Pipe Company v. Travelers Property Casualty...
Recipes For Success
Food binds people together. Food comforts and nourishes us. Food creates memories for a lifetime. We hope that our successful family recipes help create loving and lasting memories for you and your loved ones, just like they do for us. Happy Holidays From LETHER...
Our Annual Holiday Animal Food Drive
Our Annual Holiday Animal Food Drive Donate to help the animals of PAWS Make a difference this holiday season in the precious lives of sick, injured, orphaned and homeless animals. Whether it be big or small, food or toys anything helps these animals. For more...
Northwest Insurance Law:A Comprehensive ReviewOctober 25-26, 2018
Tom Lether is proud to once again be the co-chairperson for the Seminar Group's Northwest Comprehensive Insurance Law seminar. This two-day event, which Tom has chaired for the last five years, will focus on Insurance and Bad Faith issues in the Northwest. The...
Join Eric J. Neal at the National Business Institute’s Insurance Bad Faith “Set-Up” in Washington Seminar
On December 12, 2018 Eric J. Neal will be presenting at NBI’s Insurance Bad Faith “Set-Up” in Washington seminar in Seattle, Washington. Eric will specifically be addressing how to respond to a potential bad faith set-up. This is an all-day seminar with CLE credits...
Join Nicole Morrow, Kyle Silk-Eglit and the Greater Seattle Insurance Professionals for a one-hour CE credit TONIGHT!
Tonight, October 18, 2018: Please join the Greater Seattle Insurance Professionals for a one-hour CE credit presentation of: “Agent Duties in Insurance – The Current State of the Law in Washington”. Presented by attorneys: Nicole Morrow and Kyle Silk-Eglit of Lether...
Join Tom Lether at the Washington State Bar Association Ethics in Civil Litigation Seminar
On September 18, 2018 Tom Lether will be presenting at the WSBA’s Ethics in Civil Litigation Seminar in Seattle, Washington. Tom will specifically be addressing ethical issues for assigned defense counsel in “Reservation of Rights” cases in Washington. This is an...
Oregon Again Limits Defense Obligations on Additional Insured Claims
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion which clarifies an insurer’s defense obligations to an additional insured (“AI”) under an AI endorsement for “ongoing operations”. See Security National Ins. Co. v. Sunset Presbyterian Church, 289 Ore. App. 193...
Join Lether & Associates at West Coast Casualty’s 25th Annual Construction Defect Seminar
Lether and Associates will be presenting at West Coast Casualty’s 25th Annual Construction Defect Seminar at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. Lether & Associates will be presenting on: Friday May 18, 2018 from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM --- in the North...
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The Western District of Washington Dismisses All Pending Covid-19 Business Interruption Cases
On May 28, 2021, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an...
Happy Memorial Day Weekend from Lether Law Group
On this Memorial Day weekend, Lether Law Group salutes all of the brave servicemen and women who...
COVID-19 Business Interruption Case Law: The Western District of Washington Denies Plaintiffs’ Motions to Certify Questions to the Washington State Supreme Court
COVID-19 Business Interruption Case Law: The Western District of Washington Denies Plaintiffs'...
Spring Has Sprung at Lether Law Group
Spring Has Sprung at Lether Law Group Every year for the past four years, the first sign of spring...
Individuals Play The Game, But Teams Win Championships
TEAMWORK MATTERS. Our dedicated, talented team is what makes us successful. As we all immerse...
Core Value of the Month: Compassion
Due to all the difficulties faced around the world and in our local community in 2020, we believe...
Happy New Year And 10 Year Anniversary
As Lether Law Group moves on to a New Year, we are proud to announce that 2021 represents our 10th...
COVID-19 Litigation Update
COVID-19 Litigation UpdateLether Law Group represents The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) as...
To Fry or Not to Fry? Homeowner Coverage Issues for Turkey Frying
It is estimated that turkey frying-related accidents cause in excess of $15 million in property...
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