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This KUOW coverage is strikingly similar to case I hade against LNI and IME doctor Robinson. The WA Medical Board allowed Dr. Robinson to retire, more worried about his health issues then reports by numerous attorneys and their clients that the doctor was discriminatory, creepy and innappropriate.  The latest: A Washington OB-GYN was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct. The state medical board let him keep practicing anyway.  A  KUOW  and ProPublica investigation reveals four female patients complained about Dr. Mark Mulholland between 2022 and 2024, all describing inappropriate comments and actions during pelvic exams. Because Washington’s medical commission didn’t act to restrict Mulholland’s license until September  2025 , he kept practicing — and seeing more patients who would go on to complain. Check out this  can’t-miss investigation  by  KUOW ’s Ashley Hiruko to hear more about these women’s experiences, how the doctor was allowed to k...

  Five Ways to Get an Attorney to Call You Back You’ve been fired or pushed out because of your race or gender or other protected class status , or after speaking up about sexual harassment, discrimination - that's retaliation. You start contacting attorneys, hoping for help, but no one gets back to you. It's frustrating and it can feel personal. It isn’t. Most employment firms get more messages a week then they can respond to. The ones that get a quick response share one thing in common: clarity and a lack of red flags. Here’s how to make your story stand out and get a call back. 1. Lead With What Happened—Not How It Felt Start with the facts. Attorneys need to know what happened, where, and when before they can evaluate your case. Include: Your full name and contact information (email, and phone at minimum) The employer’s name (Do not leave this out - lawyers need to do conflict checks) Your job title, wage or salary, and start/end dates What you reported ...

 RESOURCES FOR WA WORKERS SUFFERING IN DIFFICULT WORKPLACES When you’re being mistreated at work — targeted, sexually harassed, or punished for speaking up — it can be hard to know where to turn. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Washington has strong worker-protection laws and several organizations that offer free or low-cost guidance, even if you aren't yet ready to hire an attorney. Below are reliable starting points for understanding your rights, finding support, and taking action to protect yourself. Each link leads to a legitimate state or nonprofit resource that can help you make informed choices about your next steps. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries provides comprehensive information on workers' rights in Washington, including wage and hour laws, workplace safety standards, and workers' compensation benefits. Great if you need your former employer to pay out you...