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After I started work at the Courthouse, I became ill. I was diagnosed with mold biotoxin illness due to water damage from a building, which the courthouse has had lots. While out on medical leave I started getting better, when I went back for one hour, my symptoms came back. My medical team and I... View More 
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
Given your diagnosis of mold biotoxin illness and the apparent presence of toxic mold in your workplace at the County Courthouse, you may have grounds to pursue a case. The visible signs of water damage, coupled with your health deterioration upon returning to work, provide substantial evidence.... View More
The window sill is in the shower and has a shower curtain but is apparently not water proof and requires the use of a shower curtain to remain dry. It was not explained in the lease.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
One might argue it either way, but this is a question better suited for a landlord-tenant attorney than an environmental attorney. You could repost under the Landlord-Tenant section if the matter is still an issue. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The apple trees were on my property and cared for by the orchard company when I purchased my home 3.5 years ago. I put up a fence and the orchard was taken out and re-planted by a new orchard company after the surrounding orchard was sold. The new fruit company asked me to cut down my trees. I am... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2020
This is a fairly complex setting and would probably be better suited to a consult with an attorney in Washington State than a Question & Answer Board. Based on Washington case law, an attorney would be in a better position to meaningfully assess the directive to remove trees or apply pesticides... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
It depends on whether the tree was partially on the neighbor's property as well, whether there's an easement, or whether there's an imminent hazard caused by your tree that impacts the neighbor's property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your... View More
the individual or has take action against them in the past?
answered on Dec 12, 2018
It could depend on what the government is pursuing the person for/or what the government has taken action against the person in the past for, and whether those things are relevant to, or directly/indirectly connected to the suit. A consultation with a Washington attorney who had additional facts... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2018
I do not practice in Washington but your question went unanswered for five weeks. An attorney who is familiar with riparian rights might be able to provide guidance.
Tim Akpinar
government already has a lawsuit pending against them. Can I still sue?
answered on Oct 15, 2018
I don’t practice in Washington, but your question remains open for a month. It might be best for you to check with a Washington state environmental attorney. There aren’t details to go on here, but the government’s lawsuit could be an injunction. An attorney would be able to advise you of... View More
I drive rural roads with wildlife from small to big to bigger. Deer often cross the road unannounced. I often have to slam the breaks to avoid a collision. Drivers behind me get pissed and have a near miss. Rural roads = barely patrolled. So drivers go fast and will drive where ever there is... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2016
You aren't responsible for wild animals--no one is. As far as domesticated animals, the owner of the animal is responsible for them. In the example you gave I don't see why you would be at fault--the other individual collided with the deer, not with you.
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