Construction:

• Cummings v. Bender Chaffey - Defense of general contractor on EIFS claim brought by individual homeowners and prosecution of indemnity and breach of contract claims against subcontractors
• Donovan Brothers v. Showell – Representation of general contractor for construction defects and prosecution of indemnity claims against subcontractors
• Flag v. Select and N.W. Glass – Defense of window installer subcontractor in construction defect claim
• Grande v. Jones v. Superior Stucco – Defense of condominium developer in lawsuit filed by condominium homeowners association and prosecution of indemnity and breach of contract claims against subcontractors
• Lake Meridian v. RPM – Defense of subcontractor against alleged water leaks
• Point Elliott v. Pryde – Representation of developer in construction defect case under Condominium Act by homeowners association and prosecution of indemnity and breach-of-contact claims against subcontractors
• Point Nautica v. Pryde – Representation of developer in construction defect case under Condominium Act by homeowners association and prosecution of indemnity and breach-of-contact claims against subcontractors
• Waterside v. Pryde – Representation of developer in construction defect case under Condominium Act by homeowners association and prosecution of indemnity and breach-of-contact claims against subcontractors
• Wilcox v. Constructive Energy – Defense of general contractor for alleged defects in construction of high-end duplex and prosecution of indemnity against subcontractors
• CSV v. Courtesy Constr. – Defense of general contractor in water intrusion and other defect claims by developer and condominium homeowners association
• Walton v. Nuprecon – Defense of demolition subcontractor in property damage claim by general contractor, building owner and tenants over ruptured HVAC piping in downtown Seattle high-rise
• Sears v. Quality Services of Kitsap – Defense of roofing subcontractor in case filed by homeowner resulting from improper installation of torch down roof on residential remodel
• Green v. LZL Constr. – Defense of residential builder in claim by homeowner that run-off from improperly installed gutters caused earth movement resulting in foundation settlement
• City of Issaquah v. Site-Tech – Defense of excavation subcontractor in claim by city for property damage and loss of lateral support for road
• Airtime Aviation v. DL Henricksen – defense of exterior cladding (stucco) subcontractor for claims arising out of building defects to a commercial office building
• Astoria Landslide Litigation – defense of excavation subcontractor in multiple lawsuits involving property damage claims by 30 property owners arising out of hillside earth movement
• Cheswick Lane v. New Line Constr. – obtained voluntary dismissal of excavation subcontractor in construction defect case involving condominiums
• Emerald Gardens v. DGR Constr. – defense of general contractor against claims arising out of alleged construction deficiencies at condominium complex
• Harbor Place v. Northland Electrical – Obtained dismissal of electrical subcontractor for claims arising out of alleged defects in multi-unit condominium complex
• Tremaine v . LJ Bradshaw – obtained dismissal of deck waterproofing subcontractor for claims arising out of alleged construction defects to a condominium complex
• Trendwest v. Courtesy Constr. – defense of general contractor by owner of timeshare resort for claims arising out of construction defects to a 174 unit, 11 building complex in Depoe Bay, OR
• Board of Regents v. Ellis Don v. Pacific Constr. – defense of exterior tile cladding subcontractor in construction defect claim brought by the Univ. of Wash. for damages to the K-wing building at the U of W Medical Center
• Haney v. Bracewell Constr. v. Ideal Lumber & Hardware Supply, Inc. – summary judgment dismissal of material supplier in construction defect case brought by owner of single family residence
• Riverfront v. Dale Well & Roofing – obtained summary judgment dismissal for roofing subcontractor in construction defect case involving multi-building condominium complex
• Signature Pointe v. PMI Roof & Gutter – obtained summary judgment dismissal of roofing subcontractor on large, multi-building apartment complex
• Windward Cove v. Kim's Siding v. Sung Siding - obtained summary judgment dismissal of second tier siding subcontractor on large, multi-building condominium complex

Product Liability:

• Scott v. Pleko Products – Defense of EIFS manufacturer in product liability lawsuit arising by homeowner
• Moles v. Milgard Manufacturing – Defense of window manufacturer in case brought by homeowner for water intrusion in EIFS clad residential new construction
• Cole v. Eagle Windows – obtained dismissal of window manufacturer against product liability claims by homeowner
• Soos Creek Water & Sewer Dist. v. Jet Set Northwest – obtained summary judgment dismissal of supplier of concrete repair product in product liability case arising out of property damage and economic loss by water and sewer district
• Gilbert v. Rear's Mfg. Co. – defense of farm equipment manufacturer against product liability claims arising out of wrongful death of equipment servicemen.
• Schupp v. Oldham Saw - obtained summary judgment dismissal of power saw-blade manufacturer in product liability wrongful death case

Professional Liability:

• Allstate v. A.D. Shapiro Architects, P.S. – represented architect in subrogation claim for design defects arising out of defects to commercial warehouse concrete floor
• New Horizon v. AHR Engineers & Surveyors - defense of surveyors in claim by adjacent property owners for professional negligence and tortious interference with business expectancy
• Streeter v. Largo, LLC – defense of architect in fee claim against developer of commercial office and retail building and defense of design defect counterclaim by owner
• Plaza On State v. Greene Engineering – defense of structural engineer for professional negligence arising out of the design of a concrete retaining wall at multi-building condominium complex
• Gilbert v. Rear's Mfg. Co. – defense of farm equipment manufacturer against product liability claims arising out of wrongful death of equipment servicemen.
• Schupp v. Oldham Saw - obtained summary judgment dismissal of power saw-blade manufacturer in product liability wrongful death case

Serious Personal Injury:

• Brown v. Associated Heating & Sheetmetal – Defense of HVAC subcontractor in double wrongful death case due to carbon monoxide poisoning arising from alleged improper venting of swimming pool heater
• Newsome v. M.A. Mortenson – Defense of general contractor in construction site injury case brought by employee of subcontractor
• Johnson v. Metal Benders - defense of general contractor in personal injury lawsuit brought by employee of second tier subcontractor
• Babb v. S.D. Deacon v. Northshore Sheetmetal – defense of sheetmetal subcontractor against indemnity claim by general contractor arising out of injuries to construction worker from 30-foot fall from scaffolding
• Rhoads v. Evergreen Utilities Contractors - defense of electrical subcontractor in personal injury case involving electrocution of two apprentice electricians
• Gomez v. City of Seatac – obtained summary judgment dismissal of City in wrongful death lawsuit involving 16 year-old by struck and killed by vehicle

Other:

• Yella Beak v. Edison Electric – represented electrical subcontractor against construction defect claims resulting in fire and resultant property and economic losses sustained by popular local tavern

Mr. Wraith has also litigated appeals to the Washington Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and two divisions of the Washington State Court of Appeals. Reported appellate decisions include:

• Brewer v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas, 121 Wn.2d 512, 901 P.2d 297 (1995)
• Ingersoll v. DeBartolo, Inc., 123 Wn.2d 649, 869 P.2d 1014 (1994)
• Krivanek v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas, 72 Wn. App. 632, 865 P.2d 527 (1993)
• Harrington v. Pailthorp, 67 Wn. App. 901, 841 P.2d 1258 (1992)
• Fox v. Sunmaster Products, Inc., 63 Wn. App. 561, 821 P.2d 502 (1991)
• Fox v. Sunmaster Products, Inc., 114 Wn.2d 498, 798 P.2d 808 (1990)
• Nichols v. CNA Ins. Co., 57 Wn. App. 397, 788 P.2d 594 (1990)
• McKasson v. State, 55 Wn. App. 18, 776 P.2d 971 (1989)
• George v. Parke-Davis, 107 Wn.2d 584 (1987)