First Northwest Bancorp settles Socotra REIT lawsuit for $1.3 million cash payment
First Northwest Bancorp's subsidiary, First Fed Bank, agreed on September 15, 2026 to settle a lawsuit filed by Socotra REIT I, LLC, in exchange for a $1.3 million cash payment and dismissal of the complaint with prejudice. The company said resolving the dispute avoids the estimated costs and uncertainties of continued litigation, and the settlement does not admit liability.
Key points
- Settlement Agreement & Mutual Release entered into on September 15, 2026
- Bank to pay $1.3 million in cash within 30 days of the agreement
- Complaint, filed October 17, 2025 in King County Superior Court, is to be dismissed with prejudice
- Settlement is a compromise and does not constitute an admission of liability
The filing
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