Budge & Heipt in the News category
Please take some time to read about our firm’s results, and review our blog to learn more about the types of cases we take and our views on civil rights violations, including wrongful death or catastrophic injury by police or in prison or jail.
Harinder “Paul” Bains, with his son, Ikjot Bains at left, is one of three Sikhs brothers who were awarded $5 million in damages in a suit against Arco for discrimination after their contract to haul gasoline was abruptly canceled.Harinder “Paul” Bains, with his son, Ikjot Bains at left, is one of three Sikhs brothers who […]
The King County Housing Authority has settled a lawsuit with six current and former employees who say they were demoted or forced from their jobs after they reported shady dealings within the agency to federal investigators. Representatives of the housing authority would not disclose terms of the settlement. Ed Budge, representing the whistle-blowers, described it […]
Seven current and former staffers are suing the King County Housing Authority, saying they were punished for blowing the whistle on agency officials for a wide range of abuses. Complaints by the employees led to a federal investigation last year. The investigation found that officials had misused staff and equipment for personal projects and had […]
If you or a loved one has been a victim of serious injury and/or death at the hands of police or in jail or prison, tell us about your case.