News and Events

NBF attorney Pegeen Mulhern joined the Northwest Yacht Brokers Government Affairs Committee.

NBF attorney Michael A Guadagno, acting as local counsel, obtained a favorable decision in Hai v. STL International, Inc. from Division II of the Court of Appeals.  Plaintiff had sought damages resulting from an alleged design defect in the defendant’s product.  Defendant moved for summary judgment arguing for the application of Texas law, which barred plaintiff’s claims under the statute of limitations.  Pierce County Superior Court had granted the defendant’s motion and dismissed all claims with prejudice.  On appeal, Division II unanimously affirmed dismissal.

NBF attorney Jeremy Jones provided the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle with a presentation on the application of the Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq.