Beth Terrell

Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, and Retaliation Cases

Ellis v. University of Washington Police Department—Filed in 2021 on behalf of five Black University of Washington police officers who were subjected to years of racist comments, slurs, stereotyping, and disparaging treatment. After a six-week trial in King County Superior Court, the jury awarded $16.7 million in economic and emotional distress damages. The court subsequently awarded an additional $8.8 million in post-trial relief, bringing the total judgment to $25.5 million.

Consumer Protection

Breazeale, et al. v. Victim Services, Inc.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of California consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters printed on the letter head of county prosecuting attorneys. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Thornell, et al. v. Seattle Service Bureau, Inc., et al.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of Washington consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters related to unresolved automobile insurance claims. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Dibb, et al. v. AllianceOne Receivables Management, Inc.—Filed in 2014, Terrell Marshall Law Group represents three certified classes of Washington consumers who received unfair and deceptive debt collection notices that included threats of criminal prosecution. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Cavnar, et al. v. BounceBack, Inc.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of Washington consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters printed on the letter head of county prosecuting attorneys. Terrell Marshall worked to negotiate a class-wide settlement, and preliminary approval is pending.

Jordan v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC—Terrell Marshall Law Group represents a certified class of homeowners who were improperly locked out of their homes by their mortgage lender. After a plaintiff class was certified by a Washington trial court, the action was removed to Federal District Court in 2014.

Defective Product 

Kitec Consolidated Cases —Co-counsel in $125 million nationwide settlement on behalf of homeowners with defective hydronic heating and plumbing systems.

Milligan, et al. v. Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. —Co-lead counsel representing owners of 2001 – 2003 Toyota RAV4s containing defective Electronic Computer Modules (“ECM”) which cause harsh shifting conditions and permanent damage to the transmissions. Negotiated nationwide settlement valued in excess of $30 million.

Cooper, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. —Co-lead counsel representing owners of 2006–2010 Honda Civics containing defective sun visors. Negotiated nationwide settlement valued in excess of $10 million.

Soto v. American Honda Motor Corporation —Filed in 2012 on behalf of owners and lessees of 2008-2010 Honda Accords that consume motor oil at a much higher rate than intended, due to a systemic design defect. The case settled on a class-wide basis and final approval was granted in March 2014.

Professional Organizations & Activities

Public Justice Foundation

• Board of Directors
• Executive Committee
• Development Committee
• Case Evaluation Committee
• Membership Committee
• Class Action Preservation Committee

American Bar Association

• Member
• Labor and Employment Law Section Diversity Committee

King County Bar Association

• Member
• Labor and Employment Law Section
• Board of Trustees, 2007-2012
• Section Chair, 2011
• Chair, Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference Planning Committee, 2010

Washington State Association of Justice

• Chair, Consumer Protection Section, 2008-09; (current)
• Eagle Member