WSU has appealed a ruling that said the university held some responsibility for the death of Sam Martinez, arguing that it cannot control the fraternity’s actions.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Thursday in the case that will decide whether Washington State University can be held liable in the hazing death of Sam Martinez in 2019.
Counsel for WSU petitioned the court to reverse an appeals court ruling from January that decided the university does bear some responsibility in Martinez’s death.
WSU freshman Sam Martinez died of acute alcohol poisoning after a 2019 fraternity event. His death, Pullman Police
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