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Estranged Wife of Peruvian Soccer Player Awarded $600,000 in Damages in Assault Lawsuit Against Former Portland Timber

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Portland, Oregon – A jury in Multnomah County has awarded Génessis Alarcón, the estranged wife of Peru international midfielder Andy Polo, $600,000 in damages after finding Polo liable for assault and battery against Alarcón. Alarcón’s attorney, Michael Fuller, stated that the jury awarded the maximum amount allowed. However, there may be difficulties in collecting the amount from Polo, especially if he keeps his assets overseas and earns no income in the U.S. Fuller remains determined to collect the damage award on behalf of Alarcón, especially if Polo accompanies Peru’s national team to the U.S. this … Read more

Portland Jury Awards $85 Million to Survivors of Devastating 2020 Oregon Wildfires in PacifiCorp Lawsuit

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OTIS, Oregon – A Portland jury has awarded nine survivors of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day fires a total of $85 million in the latest court case against utility company PacifiCorp. The trial, which lasted a little over two weeks, marked the first in a series to determine compensation for approximately 5,000 fire victims affected by four major wildfires that destroyed numerous homes and caused extensive damage. PacifiCorp has raised objections to the final amount, stating that they estimated it would be closer to $79 million following the judge’s ruling on post-trial motions. In a previous … Read more

Bernard Jolles: From Communist Party Connections to Prominent Portland Attorney – A Life of Turbulence and Triumph

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Bernard Jolles, a prominent Portland attorney known for his long law career and early affiliation with the Communist Party, passed away at the age of 95. Jolles’ life journey, which began in Brooklyn in 1928, was marked by political activism and perseverance. Born to Polish immigrant parents, Jolles grew up in a Jewish neighborhood but did not adhere to religious practices. His father, though never a member of the Communist Party, sympathized with the Soviets’ policy and fought against oppression. This upbringing shaped Jolles’ political views from a young age. Despite academic … Read more

Tenant Triumphs: Jury Grants $1.3M to Victim of ‘Catnapping’ by Unscrupulous Portland Landlord

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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