by Leslie Kocher-Moar | Nov 26, 2017
ORS 471.565(1) provides, in relevant part, that: “A patron or guest who voluntarily consumes alcoholic beverages served by *** a social host does not have a cause of action, based on statute or common law, against the person serving the alcoholic beverages, even...
by Leslie Kocher-Moar | Nov 20, 2017
On November 1, 2017, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Vasquez v. Double Press Mfg. Plaintiff had been rendered paraplegic as a result of an industrial accident. A jury returned a verdict in excess of $10,000,000, which after reduction for...
by Leslie Kocher-Moar | Nov 13, 2017
In Vanderstoep v. Guthrie, the Clark County Superior Court entered a default judgment against defendants which included approximately $70,000 in economic damages and $300,000 in noneconomic damages. After the Superior Court refused to set aside the default, an appeal...
by Leslie Kocher-Moar | May 31, 2017
In Lunsford v. Dynacco, et al., plaintiff brought product liability claims against Dynacco and others, alleging plaintiff’s decedent died as a result of exposure to benzene-containing products. MS&M defended Dynacco and obtained dismissal of all claims based on...
by Leslie Kocher-Moar | May 7, 2016
On May 5, 2016, the Oregon Supreme Court issued its opinion in Horton v. OHSU, SC S061992 (May 5, 2016). It is 141 pages long and significantly changes Oregon law. In summary: Plaintiff obtained a jury verdict in a medical malpractice case of approximately...
