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Washington State University found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez

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The Washington Court of Appeals ruled a trial court errored last year when it dismissed a lawsuit against WSU for its role in the 2019 hazing death of Sam Martinez.

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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.

1 month ago·Seattle, United States

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MY Northwest

WSU found liable for student’s hazing death

Washington State University (WSU) has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday. Martinez, a freshman student originally from Bellevue, died of alcohol poisoning while pledging the fraternity Alpha Tau Omega at WSU. This ruling marks the first time a university within Washington has been held accountable for a hazing-related fatality. This ruling differed from a King County Superior Court de…

1 month ago·Tacoma, United States

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Krem2 News

'Extremely important' ruling in WSU hazing death means WSU may be held liable

Jon Fazzola, the attorney for Sam Martinez's family, says it's a first in the state of Washington.

1 month ago·Spokane, United States

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The Columbian

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. Read more...

1 month ago·Vancouver, United States

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The spokesman-Review

WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule

Appellate judges this week reversed an earlier dismissal and instead have now ruled that Washington State University could be held legally responsible for not helping protect a student who died during a hazing event in 2019.

1 month ago·Spokane, United States

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arcamax.com

WSU owed 'duty of care' to student who died from hazing, court says

SEATTLE — Washington State University owed a “duty of care” to Sam Martinez, a student who died in a 2019 fraternity hazing incident, a state appeals court ruled this week. A 19-year-old freshman from Bellevue and a Newport High graduate, ...

2 months ago

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