Raymond S. Weber

Of Counsel

Overview

Ray Weber has more than 30 years of experience in tort, insurance, appellate, and civil litigation.

Ray’s practice concentrates on complex tort cases, insurance coverage, and appeals. He has successfully defended product manufacturers in cases involving automotive, marine, medical and agricultural products; and state and local governmental entities in liability cases ranging from catastrophic injuries to Public Records Act claims.

Recognition & Honors

Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law (Seattle, WA), 2024-present

Representative Work

LM15 v. Girmay, Inc., Washington Court of Appeals. Trial counsel and appellate counsel. Enforceability of option to purchase.
Sartin v. Pierce Transit, Washington Court of Appeals. On brief. Sudden incapacitation defense.
Afoa v. Hawaiian Airlines, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On brief (no oral argument). Catastrophic injury/joint and several liability rules.
Tiller v. Lackey, Washington Court of Appeals (x2), petition for review. Establishment of implied easement.
Admiral Way v. Zurich Ins., Washington Court of Appeals. Insurance coverage.
Nason v. Hoban & Assoc., Washington Court of Appeals and petition for review. On brief (no argument). Housing discrimination.
Hauskins v. Ford Motor Company, Washington Court of Appeals. Product liability/collateral estoppel.
Huard v. Prestige Custom Builders, Washington Court of Appeals. Attorney’s fee provision.
Gray v. Ford Motor Company, Washington Court of Appeals. On brief. Product liability/wrongful death.
Jaramillo v. Ford Motor Company, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On brief. Product liability/wrongful death.
Drieling v. Jain, Washington Supreme Court. On brief. Access to sealed records.
Syrett v. Reisner McEwin & Associates, Washington Court of Appeals. Validity of time limits in marine survey contract.
Safeco v. Auto Club Ins., Washington Court of Appeals. On brief. Insurance exclusion/public policy.
Nordstrom v. Chubb, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On brief. D&O insurance coverage.
Weyerhauser v. Aetna, Washington Supreme Court. On brief. Pollution coverage.
Continental Ins. v. Ursin Seafood, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Trial counsel and on brief. Insurance fraud.
Allied Fidelity v. Ruth, Washington Court of Appeals. On brief. Adoption of Uniform Insurer Liquidation Act in Washington.
Colbert v. Skiers Choice, Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court. Trial counsel and consulted on briefs. Negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Represented King County in wrongful death claim involving an escalator.
Represented the State of Washington in connection with the Oso landslide; the largest tort claim in Washington history.
Represented auto manufacturers in product liability actions involving fire, rollover, roof crush, and restraints.
Represented boat manufacturers in wrongful death actions arising from carbon monoxide exposure.
Represented landowner in trespass by spray drift.

Publications & Presentations

“Business Interruption Coverage and COVID-19,” StokesLaw Briefs (Mar. 2020)
Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook, contributing editor (2003 – 2006)

Professional & Community Activities

King County Bar Association
- Fair Campaign Practices Committee, Chair, 2000
Washington State Bar Association
- Special Disciplinary Counsel, 2006
Defense Research Institute

Outside the Office

Ray enjoys reading, playing with his German shorthaired pointer, and volunteering at the local tool library.

Raymond S. Weber

Areas of Practice

Assistant

Overview

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