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Portland Attorney Faces Ethics Probe After Targeting Businesses Over ADA Compliance

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Jessica Molligan, an attorney known for filing lawsuits against Portland businesses for minor violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is currently under investigation by the Oregon State Bar for possible ethical misconduct. The ongoing investigation raises questions about the nature and intent of numerous ADA lawsuits, which have sparked considerable controversy among local business owners. Molligan, who has pursued legal action primarily against small businesses for technical infractions, such as the height of towel dispensers in restrooms, could be facing serious repercussions. Penalties, if misconduct is determined, could range from … Read more

Portland Attorney Known for Prolific ADA Litigation Faces Legal Challenge from Disgruntled Ex-Client

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Portland, Oregon – A Portland attorney known for initiating numerous Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits is now facing legal action herself, brought by a former client alleging misconduct and fraud. The lawyer, who has made a name by targeting businesses allegedly in violation of accessibility standards, is now on the defensive as these new allegations bring her methods and motives into question. The plaintiff, a disabled individual originally represented by the attorney in an ADA lawsuit, claims that he was misled about the legal process and that his case was handled improperly. According to … Read more

Portland City Council Settles Lawsuit Over Withheld Text Messages with $167,000 Payment

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Portland, Oregon – The Portland City Council has agreed to pay almost $167,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the city and Mayor Ted Wheeler of withholding a large number of text messages from a public records request. The lawsuit followed an investigation that found Wheeler and other city officials regularly violated city policy by using iMessage on their city-issued iPhones. The city’s public records software at the time was unable to access iMessages. The state public records law mandates that government officials preserve all written communication, including text messages and emails, and provide them … Read more

Portland Firefighter Convicted of Kidnapping After Trapping Pot Thief in Cargo Container, Jury Decides

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A firefighter in Portland, Oregon has been found guilty of kidnapping after locking a thief in a cargo container. The jury reached their verdict in the case, which involved a stolen bag of marijuana. The incident occurred when the firefighter, whose identity has not been disclosed, discovered someone trying to steal the marijuana from his truck. In a bid to prevent the thief from getting away, he took matters into his own hands, locking the individual inside a cargo container. During the trial, the firefighter argued that he was acting in self-defense and to protect … Read more