Family of Sam Martinez wins court battle to bring WSU hazing death case to trial
More than five years after the tragic death of 19-year-old Sam Martinez at a fraternity event, the Washington Court of Appeals has ruled in favo
WSU found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled this week that Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for the 2019 hazing death of a freshman student.
'Extremely important' ruling in WSU hazing death means WSU may be held liable
WSU argued in court records that because the illegal hazing happened at ATO's off-campus house, it wasn't responsible. The court said it did have a duty to not only control ATO's conduct, but protect Sam from the "foreseeable harms of hazing and alcohol misuse."
Court of Appeals rules WSU potentially partly responsible for Sam Martinez's death
The Washington Court of Appeals has ruled that Washington State University (WSU) potentially bears some responsibility for the 2019 hazing death of student Sam Martinez. This decision
Court finds WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to Sam Martinez
An appeals court ruled Washington State University owed a "duty of care" to Sam Martinez, a student who died from alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging a fraternity.
Washington State University found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
The Washington Court of Appeals has ruled a trial court errored last year when it dismissed a lawsuit against WSU for its role in a 2019 hazing death.
WSU found liable for student’s hazing death in landmark court ruling
Washington State University has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday.
WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to WA teen who died from hazing, court says
A 19-year-old Washington State University freshman and Newport High graduate, Sam Martinez died of alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging Alpha Tau Omega.
WA appeals court finds WSU liable in hazing death of Bellevue teenager
Washington State University is liable for the 2019 fraternity hazing death of student Sam Martinez, a state appeals court ruled this week. A 19-year-old freshman from Bellevue and a Newport High graduate,
WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule
A result of Sam’s family’s advocacy, the Washington Legislature passed a law that increased the penalty for hazing in 2023 ...
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WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to late student who died from hazing, court says
Washington State University owed a “duty of care” to Sam Martinez, a student who died in a 2019 fraternity hazing incident, a ...
Vanguard to Roll Out Short-Duration Active Bond ETF
The Vanguard Group is expanding its active management footprint with a new short-duration bond ETF that is slated to launch by April. The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based asset manager has filed with the ...