PUC delays decision on lawsuit limits
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 […]
News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
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 […]
A former Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputy has denied allegations he used confidential records to defraud an elderly victim. Steven Ray Church, 59, of Mill City, pleaded not guilty April 2 in Linn County Circuit […]
A lawsuit attempting to block a permit for a local industrial-scale chicken farm is proceeding to trial in May after surviving a second attempt by state regulators to have the case thrown out. On April […]
A recent $84.2 million verdict has been upheld in a wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp as the company similarly challenges a newer $42.4 million judgment in the case. On March 25, Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge […]