WSU, Martinez

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.
'Extremely important' ruling in WSU hazing death means WSU may be held liable
WSU argued in court records that because the illegal hazing happened at ATO's off-campus house, it wasn't responsible. The court said it did have a duty to not only control ATO's conduct, but protect Sam from the "foreseeable harms of hazing and alcohol misuse."
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.
Court finds WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to Sam Martinez
An appeals court ruled Washington State University owed a "duty of care" to Sam Martinez, a student who died from alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging a fraternity.
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.
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 now held responsible for death in hazing incident
KING COUNTY, Wash.– Washington State University is now being held liable for the death of Sam Martinez, a student who died after a hazing incident at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity 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.
Washington State University found liable in 2019 fraternity hazing death
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.
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,
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.
The Columbian11h
WSU Vancouver accepting donations for professional clothing drive
Washington State University Vancouver is accepting donations for its professional clothing drive, Closet to Career, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 12 and 20 at the Student Services Center.
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 ...
No one charged in Washington State University campus shooting last March
According to the Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, it ruled that the officer's use of deadly force was lawful.
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 ...
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 ...