Vic L. VanderSchoor
Party: non-partisan
Candidate for: Benton/Franklin Counties Superior Court Judge
Incumbent? Yes
Age: 55
Hometown: Pasco, WA
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
50-word statement: The honor and privilege of serving as Superior Court Judge has been mine for nearly twelve years. Rendering fair, prompt and reasoned decisions in a courteous, attentive and patient manner is always my goal. I enjoy the challenges and rewards of judicial service, and hope to continue this fulfilling career.
Three priorities:
1) Continuing our efforts to provide prompt and reasoned resolutions of disputes with efficient utilization of not only trials and hearings, but also settlement conferences, mediation and arbitration.
2) Continuing our efforts to provide access to our justice system to all in need thereof, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity, etc.
3) Striving for consistency, where possible, in our approach to resolving issues, especially in the areas of domestic and juvenile law.
Web site: www.vanderschoor.org
E-mail address: vl.vanderschoor@charter.net
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Eighteen cases are left on the docket and moving forward this afternoon, she said.
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Vance Lynn Baker was ordered to serve the lengthy prison term, just 10 months short of the maximum sentence allowed for sexually assaulting two girls over a number of years.
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A lawsuit brought by Hanford whistleblower Walter Tamosaitis against Bechtel National was dismissed Tuesday.
Judge Craig Matheson of Benton County Superior Court dropped the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.
Bechtel argued that the case should not go to trial because Tamosaitis could not show that Bechtel improperly interfered with his job at Bechtel's prime subcontractor, URS.
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Judge Craig Matheson of Benton County Superior Court dropped the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.
Bechtel argued that the case should not go to trial because Tamosaitis could not show that Bechtel improperly interfered with his job at Bechtel's prime subcontractor, URS.
Court Commissioner Lonna Malone resigns after 17 years
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The Richland woman, who turns 62 next month, said she left on her own terms, and now looks forward to doing volunteer work, enjoying the outdoors and spending more time with family and friends.
"It was for my own well-being, physically and emotionally, after 17 years on the bench," Malone told the Herald. "The well-being part is important, especially when you get to be my age. ... I needed to take better care of myself and so this is one way that I'm going to do that."
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