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Kevin Baumgardner2024-02-08T17:42:23+00:00

Kevin Baumgardner

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kbaumgardner@corrcronin.com

Kevin Baumgardner

Admitted in Washington

Kevin Baumgardner is a founding partner of Corr Cronin. His legal counsel focuses on product liability, labor and employment, commercial, toxic tort and personal injury cases, international sports law, and the defense of alleged whistleblower litigation.

Having tried cases in the state and federal courts of Washington and Alaska, Kevin is well-versed in navigating complex litigation landscapes. He has represented dozens of Fortune 500 companies and appeared before an international sports law tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland. His experiences also include labor arbitrations, administrative trials, and civil case arbitrations. His clientele included distinguished figures such as a Nobel Prize winner and an Olympic medalist, both in matters concerning their professional standing.

Kevin is consistently recognized as a preeminent lawyer in the Pacific Northwest. He has been noted as Top Rated by Super Lawyers for more than twenty years, and named among the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2008. Kevin was included in the 2nd edition Guide to the World’s Leading Product Liability Lawyers. He is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star in Washington state.

Prior to joining Corr Cronin, Kevin was chair of the Product Liability/Personal Injury Practice Group at Bogle & Gates, and a member of that firm’s Executive Committee.

Professional Associations

  • Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington

  • American Bar Association
    Litigation Section

  • Washington State Bar Association
    Trial Practice Section

  • Seattle-King County Bar Association

  • Former President, United States Eventing Association (Olympic equestrian sport)

Education/Background

  • J.D., Columbia University School of Law

  • B.A., with high honors, English, Michigan State University

  • Bogle & Gates

Featured Cases

Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, Inc.

Successful defense of federal administrative and state court proceedings relating to “whistleblower” allegations against Hanford contractor. All claims either dismissed voluntarily or by a judge on summary judgment, with contested dismissal affirmed by Washington Court of Appeals.

In re: Asbestos Litigation

Partner in charge for diverse group of defendants in Washington State asbestos cases. Obtained numerous summary judgments and negotiated favorable settlements.

Kirby v. Allergan

Successful defense of claim alleging violation of the ADA. Defense verdict.

In re: Le Samurai

Defense of an Olympic medalist athlete against disciplinary charges; hearing before Federation Equestre Internationale tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland.

More Representative Cases

Airline Industry “Whistleblower” cases

Mr. Baumgardner has successfully defended multiple claims brought by ex-airline employees under federal and state whistleblower provisions. In Smith v. Alaska, a case brought in King County (Washington) Superior Court, Mr. Baumgardner obtained summary judgment in favor of the airline in March, 2004.

Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al.

Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.

KAL Litigation

Defense of major airline operator against multifarious claims brought in connection with DC-10 crash at Anchorage International Airport. Claims in excess of $20 million; multi-week jury trial (on cargo claims) resulting in defense verdict.

Palmer G. Lewis, et al. v. ARCO Chemical Company

Defense of implied indemnity claim regarding flammability characteristics of polystyrene beads used in rigid foam insulation, arising from school fire in Barrow, Alaska. Claims in excess of $3 million; plaintiff agreed to dismiss claim and take nothing after fact and expert deposition discovery by ARCO Chemical team headed by Mr. Baumgardner.

Seattle P-I v. Seattle Times

Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al.

Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.

Anfinson v. FedEx Ground

Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, Inc.
Busche v. Bechtel National, Inc.

In re M/V ST. PATRICK

Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.

In re M/V ST. PATRICK

Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.

Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al.

Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.

Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al.

Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.

In re: Asbestos Litigation

Partner in charge for diverse group of defendants in Washington State asbestos cases. Obtained numerous summary judgments and negotiated favorable settlements.

Ashurst v. Schwartz, et al.

Defense of construction contractor and employee, who was exiting company work site in his pickup truck when he collided with a motorcycle driven by a Seattle police officer. Police officer, who was severely injured in the crash, brought claims in excess of $1.2 million. Multi-week arbitration resulted in finding of 75% contributory negligence and judgment highly favorable to defense.

In re M/V ST. PATRICK

Defense of bad faith/malpractice claims arising from maritime disaster resulting in nine deaths and severe injuries. Claims in excess of $13 million. Multi-week jury trial resulted in finding of 65% comparative negligence in bad faith claim.

In re: Asbestos Litigation

Partner in charge for diverse group of defendants in Washington State asbestos cases. Obtained numerous summary judgments and negotiated favorable settlements.

Palmer G. Lewis, et al. v. ARCO Chemical Company

Defense of implied indemnity claim regarding flammability characteristics of polystyrene beads used in rigid foam insulation, arising from school fire in Barrow, Alaska. Claims in excess of $3 million; plaintiff agreed to dismiss claim and take nothing after fact and expert deposition discovery by ARCO Chemical team headed by Mr. Baumgardner.

Pollock v. Fisons Corporation

Defense of pharmaceutical manufacturer in product liability action brought by parents of severely brain damaged child and treating physician stemming from an overdose of a prescription medication used in the treatment of severe asthma. Claims in excess of $20 million; multi-week jury trial.

In re: Le Samurai

Defense of an Olympic medalist athlete against disciplinary charges; hearing before Federation Equestre Internationale tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Jugum, et al. v. Blue Bird Body Company, et al.

Defense of multi-plaintiff case involving claims of “multiple chemical sensitivities” allegedly associated with diesel school buses. Claims in excess of $10 million; plaintiffs agreed to settlement highly favorable to defense in face of Daubert “junk science” summary judgment motion.

Bradford, et al. v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al.

Defense of airline against alleged “air quality” case brought by group of twenty-six flight attendants. Claims in excess of $2 million. Also successfully defended related grievance arbitration.

Bedrossian, et al. v. Stipek

Representation of individual investors in plaintiffs’ securities/real estate fraud action, with accompanying infliction of emotional distress claims. Multi-week trial garnered judgment of nearly $1 million.

Bedrossian, et al. v. Stipek

Representation of individual investors in plaintiffs’ securities/real estate fraud action, with accompanying infliction of emotional distress claims. Multi-week trial garnered judgment of nearly $1 million.

In re: Le Samurai

Defense of an Olympic medalist athlete against disciplinary charges; hearing before Federation Equestre Internationale tribunal in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Defense of “Whistleblower” Claims

Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, Inc.

Successful defense of federal administrative and state court proceedings relating to “whistleblower” allegations against Hanford contractor. All claims either dismissed voluntarily or by a judge on summary judgment, with contested dismissal affirmed by Washington Court of Appeals.

Busche v. Bechtel National, Inc.
Airline Industry “Whistleblower” cases

Mr. Baumgardner has successfully defended multiple claims brought by ex-airline employees under federal and state whistleblower provisions. In Smith v. Alaska, a case brought in King County (Washington) Superior Court, Mr. Baumgardner obtained summary judgment in favor of the airline in March, 2004.

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