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

Court of Appeals rules WSU potentially partly responsible for Sam Martinez’s death

PULLMAN, Wash. – 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 reverses a previous ruling that the school was not responsible. The court's decision highlights the relationship between WSU and its fraternities and sororities. The fraternity

Court of Appeals rules WSU potentially partly responsible for Sam Martinez's death

PULLMAN, Wash. – 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 reverses a previous ruling that the school was not responsible.

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.

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…

'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.

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...