Family of Sam Martinez wins court battle to bring WSU hazing death case to trial
More than five years after the tragic death of 19-year-old Sam Martinez at a fraternity event, the Washington Court of Appeals has ruled in favo
WSU found liable for student’s hazing death in landmark court ruling
Washington State University has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday.
WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to WA teen who died from hazing, court says
A 19-year-old Washington State University freshman and Newport High graduate, Sam Martinez died of alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging Alpha Tau Omega.
WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule
Appellate judges this week reversed an earlier dismissal and instead ruled that Washington State University could be held legally responsible for not helping protect a student who died during a hazing event in 2019.
Washington State University found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
The Washington Court of Appeals has ruled a trial court errored last year when it dismissed a lawsuit against WSU for its role in a 2019 hazing death.
Court of Appeals rules WSU potentially partly responsible for Sam Martinez's death
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
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.
'Extremely important' ruling in WSU hazing death means WSU may be held liable
In a first for Washington state, an appeals court ruled a university bears some responsibility for a student's 2019 hazing death. Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died of acute alcohol poisoning after a 2019 fraternity event.
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. A 19-year-old freshman from Bellevue and a Newport High graduate,
Washington State University offers free 'Queer Pole Fit' classes to offer 'inclusive' space, challenge stigmas
Washington State University is offering free "Queer Pole Fit" classes in hopes of offering a "safe space" for people to "try ...
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WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to late student who died in fraternity hazing incident
Washington State University owed a “duty of care” to Sam Martinez, a student who died in a 2019 fraternity hazing incident, a ...
Washington State MBB Drop Close Home Game To WCC Leaders Saint Mary's
Washington State came close to shaking up the West Coast Conference table on Saturday night, but couldn't finish the job. The ...
WSU announces home and home series with Arizona, future Apple Cup dates
The Washington State football program has announced a home-and-home series with former Pac-12 foe Arizona beginning in 2026.
Tara Wallack takes the lead as Washington State Cougars women vie for WCC supremacy
Tara Wallack is the lone senior for the Washington State women, who have made a splash in their first season as an affiliate ...
Washington State University student facing assault charges after early Monday morning stabbing of fellow student
A 20-year-old Washington State University student is facing assault charges after allegedly stabbing a fellow student in a residence hall early Monday morning. WSU Police Department officers responded ...
Device developed at Washington State University could help diagnose autism earlier
The Pullman-based manufacturer announced Thursday that it’s moving forward with efforts to bring a handheld autism medical technology device to clinics across the country, after acquiring in 2024 the ...