RNWLG Obtains Malicious Prosecution Verdict
On March 17, 2026, a Yakima County Superior Court jury awarded Mark Peterson $480,000 in damages and found that the City of Yakima, including its agents former City Manager Tony O’Rourke and former Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich, liable for malicious prosecution. Attorneys Matt Crotty, Matt Mensik, and Mike Love tried the case.
RNWLG Obtains $1.8 Million Jury Verdict in Favor of Corey Jacobsen for NIL Violations
On February 6, 2026, a Kootenai County jury found that Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls & Supplies, LLC (“Rocky Mountain”), a Post Falls based company, violated Idaho law by using Corey Jacobsen’s name, image and likeness (“NIL”) without his permission for a three year period in the promotion of its products.
Contineo Tech., Inc. v. Intrinium, Inc.
Successfully defended fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims against client in a bench trial; neither party prevailed on breach of contract claims
RNWLG Represents Oregon State University in Pac-12 Litigation
Oregon State University (“OSU”) retained RNWLG attorneys, Matthew Mensik and Max Archer, as its local counsel in the litigation it filed with Washington State University (“WSU”) against the Pac-12 Conference, the then-Conference Commissioner, George Kliavkoff, and the University of Washington (“UW”), which intervened in the litigation shortly after its commencement. OSU and WSU commenced the lawsuit in Whitman County Superior Court (see Case No. 23-2-00273-38).
RNWLG Prevails at Trial in Spokane County Will Contest Case
RNWLG Prevails at Trial in Spokane County Will Contest Case. On January 22, 2023, Judge Plese issued a 20-plus-page ruling upholding Naomi White’s 2020 Will and concluding that Naomi White executed her 2020 Will free of any undue influence from the child benefiting from the changes thereto.
Hamilton v. Newport Hospital & Health Services
Obtained finding that current and former CEO of hospital retaliated against whistleblower and full back pay following one week trial.
Boyd v. Acro, Inc. et. al.
Obtained $530,750.00 jury verdict in sexual harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, and constructive discharge case.
Paige v. Roberts
Successfully tried a bench trial and obtained judgment in favor of clients.
Brendt v. Spokane Wash. Hosp. Co., dba Deaconess Med. Cente
Achieved full defense verdict for client in jury trial.
Peterson v. City of Yakima, et al.
Represented client on claims of First Amendment retaliation, malicious prosecution and civil conspiracy; currently on appeal.
Naccarato v. Cadable, LLC
Successfully defended Spokane business owner and his business by trying several employment- and partnership-related claims before a jury and by defeating other claims against the client at summary judgment.
Kriegman, Chapter 11 Trustee for LLS America, LLC v. 1127477 Alberta Ltd. and Keith Alexander
Achieved judgment at trial for client in the amount of $1,857,890 CAD.
Kreigman, Chapter 11 Tr. for LLS Am., LLC v. 1140966 Alberta Ltd. and Marvin Toews
Achieved judgment at trial for client in the amount of $4,408,282.90