The state Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) has hired an independent judge to take over agency appeals, including a high-profile case Seattle Children’s Hospital is currently pursuing.
Attorney George Finkle signed a 90-day contract Friday paying him $450 an hour to take over cases previously handled by Chief Presiding Officer Patricia Petersen, who earns $80,892 annually.
Petersen was put on paid leave last month while the OIC investigates whether she was responsible for leaking a document…
The state Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) has hired an independent judge to take over agency appeals, including a high-profile case Seattle Children’s Hospital is currently pursuing.
Attorney George Finkle signed a 90-day contract Friday paying him $450 an hour to take over cases previously handled by Chief Presiding Officer Patricia Petersen, who earns $80,892 annually.
Petersen was put on paid leave last month while the OIC investigates whether she was responsible for leaking a document…