Tenant Triumphs: Jury Grants $1.3M to Victim of ‘Catnapping’ by Unscrupulous Portland Landlord
PORTLAND, Ore. – A jury has awarded $1.3 million to a man whose cat was allegedly stolen by his landlord in Portland. The verdict comes after a long legal battle between the tenant, Michael Smith, and his former landlord, John Thompson. According to court documents, Smith claimed that Thompson “catnapped” his beloved pet, named Whiskers, when he moved out of the rental property. Smith accused Thompson of intentionally withholding the cat to punish him for not paying rent on time. During the trial, Smith testified that he had a strong bond with Whiskers and that … Read more