News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
A pair of wrongful death lawsuits over the Santiam Fire are headed toward possible trials this summer, with parties deposing key witnesses and assembling trial teams. The survivors of Peggy Mosso, 71, and grandson Wyatt […]
Plaintiffs in a wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp have filed 1,000 new individual claims for damages in an attempt to set additional trials during the damages phase of the case. On April 29, plaintiffs in James […]
PacifiCorp is appealing a $79.8 million judgment from the first Phase II damages trial in James et al vs. PacifiCorp as part of an ongoing appeal of a $94.7 million judgment from Phase I. On […]
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has delayed acting on a request by PacifiCorp that would limit customer lawsuits, with a possible decision to be issued in the near future. An April 9 deadline to […]
Plaintiffs in a wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp have asked the court to again reject the company’s challenge to a jury verdict in the case, claiming PacifiCorp is re-hashing settled arguments. On April 12, plaintiffs in […]
The Get-A-Way restaurant has encountered overwhelming success after moving into a larger building earlier this year, with plans to continue expanding offerings this summer. The eatery first opened in March of 2023 at the former […]
Scio man charged for sexual, physical assaults A Scio man arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a local woman is facing additional charges after allegedly attacking the woman’s brother after being bailed out of […]
A Lyons auto shop with a history of lawsuits by clients is facing a new suit from customers who allegedly had to call police for the return of their un-drivable vehicle. Canyon Auto Service and […]
A Portland-area woman is facing local charges for allegedly defrauding her elderly in-laws while they lived together in Lyons, according to court records. Trina Renee Geddes, 61, of Milwaukie, was charged April 2 in Linn […]
PacifiCorp has been ordered to turn over records of its out-of-court contacts with jurors in a wildfire lawsuit, with one of its attorneys singled out over the alleged misconduct. During a hearing April 5 in […]
