by Annabell Joya | May 9, 2023 | General
Governor Inslee signed House Bill (HB) 1074 into law today, establishing important protections for renters in danger of losing their security deposits to unfair damage claims. The new law will keep renters from falling into debt because of fraudulent or exaggerated...
by Adriana | May 2, 2023 | General
If you are planning to GIVE BIG this week, we hope you’ll include CLS in your generosity. In just the past month, we: won Lambert v. Kittitas County, confirming jails cannot force poor people to pay for medical debt incurred during their incarceration; were granted...
by Adriana | Apr 21, 2023 | General
Thank you for supporting our vision for a more equitable and relational sponsorship model with universal benefits. We can’t wait to celebrate Imagine Justice Week September 18th – 21st with our friends and partners around the state! Printable 2023 Imagine...
by Adriana | Apr 20, 2023 | General
A Yakima County Superior Court judge issued a summary judgment order this week in favor of Robert Lambert, an indigent person who was saddled with thousands of dollars in medical debt after becoming ill while detained at Kittitas County Corrections Center (KCCC)....
by Adriana | Apr 20, 2023 | General
The start of the case A substantive due process right to adequate care The 2004 Settlement Agreement The Panel’s Professional Standards and 2006 and 2008 Implementation Plans The 2008 Enforcement Action The 2011 Revised Settlement and Exit Agreement The Disbanding the...
by Adriana | Apr 18, 2023 | General
En Español Columbia Legal Services is excited to announce the annual Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest. We invite all youth, ages 5-19, to enter an original, 2-dimensional creation that reflects the theme “Imagining Justice.” Entries will be reviewed...
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