Cases
SPYING IN THE WORKPLACE | MULTNOMAH COUNTY CASE, No.:131216557, vs. Russ Grodon (Employed by MB&G Corp.)
An employee gave birth and returned from maternity leave. As part of her routine childcare, she used a breast-pump to store breast milk, doing so in her private office. One day she discovered a device planted in her office that looked like a pen with a camera lens...
MAN SPEAKS UP AFTER BEING FIRED FROM WELLS FARGO | US DISTRICT COURT CASE, No.: 3:15-cv-979
Our client was fired from his job at Wells Fargo after he began to ask questions about the company’s internal policies and deceptive mortgage practices. He was a long-time employee, who felt strongly in the importance of speaking out against unethical practices and...
UNDERSTANDING RIGHTS WITH PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION | MULTNOMAH COUNTY CASE No.:1403-02815, against USAA Insurance Company
Client was involved in a crash that totaled her car by a negligent driver. In Oregon, each driver’s own insurance policy, provides for PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage. PIP is required under Oregon law to pay for medical bills. After several months of seeking...
DOCTOR’S BILLS & LEGAL FEES COVERED | MULTNOMAH COUNTY CASE, No.:1304-05040, against Progressive Insurance company
The firm represented a client entitled to personal injury protection benefits after being struck by a motor vehicle and sustained personal injuries. After receiving appropriate medical care his expenses were submitted for payment under his personal injury protection...
DRUNK DRIVER HITS WOMAN; MEDICAL EXPENSES COVERED
Our firm represented a woman who was hit by a drunk driver in 2012. Her hand was severely injured in the accident. She settled with the drunk driver’s insurance company for policy limits, but that settlement did not cover all of her medical expenses. Her insurance...
T-BONED BY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY
Our firm represented a woman who was t-boned by a Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputy who ran a red light without lights or sirens blaring. Even though she was able to walk away from the accident, now, several years later, she still experiences pain. Our case, brought...
HOME’S YARD SATURATED WITH LEAD | MULTNOMAH COUNTY CASE, No.: 16CV29450
This case was filed on behalf of parents of a toddler, whose blood tested with lead more than twice the acceptable level, while they were renting a home in Southeast Portland. The EPA later tested the yard and found dirt that had 280 times the acceptable level of lead...
UNFAIR DEPOSIT & REPAIR CHARGES | MULTNOMAH COUNTY CASE, No.: 14CV13191, against Hunt Pacific Management Corporation, Enrique Apartment Company
Client was from a minority group, living in the United State for less than 5 years. He rented an apartment with the defendants. Upon moving out, they not only kept his full deposit, but demanded additional money for replacing carpets and painting. Luckily, with the...
DENIAL OF INSURANCE | ELDER ADVOCACY WITH INSURANCE STALL TACTICS | MULTNOMAH CASE, No.: 1304-0538, against Allstate (Under Insured Motorist)
When an insurance company made it difficult for an elderly man who spoke no English to receive benefits under his policy by delaying, denying, and defending their position for as long as possible, it forced him into bankruptcy. The insurance company did everything it...
HOLDING CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE | WASCO COUNTY OREGON CASE, No:. 14CV06117, against 21st Mortgage Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company
Robert Le joined the legal team on a case that was initially filed by Attorney Michael Fuller. They defended a married couple against a corporation’s willful and malicious use of unlawful collection tactics, including repeatedly calling them at home and work every...
FALSE CLAIMS IN ADVERTISEMENT
After regular visits to his neighborhood convenience store, our client noticed that the packaging on the price of a pack of cigarillos, was different than if he bought just one. The packaging of a 5-pack of cigarillos said “5 for the price of 3” – which our client...