Attorney Kristin L Olson's Legal Cases

Personal injury

Freifeld v. Leisure Sports Inc., et al., Washington County Case No. 18CV12178 (April 1, 2019)

Apr 09, 2019

OUTCOME: Succeeded in winning many motions, including a motion to amend to allege $1 million in punitive damages, in order to achieve a resolution.

- Won a motion to allow allegations of $1 million in punitive damages against SMG Properties Oregon LLC, doing business as ClubSport Oregon ("ClubSport Oregon") and its managing company, Leisure Sports ... , Inc. To win her Motion to add allegations of punitive damages, Kristin had to show that there was evidence that ClubSport Oregon and Leisure Sports acted with malice or have "shown a reckless and outrageous indifference to a highly unreasonable risk of harm and has acted with a conscious indifference to the health, safety and welfare of others.” Oregon Revised Statute 31.730. - Won a motion to amend to allege additional claims against ClubSport Oregon and Leisure Sports, including claims for negligence per se, negligent training and supervision, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. To win this Motion, Kristin had to show that there was evidence to support these claims. Kristin was allowed leave to file a Second Amended Complaint to add these claims, as well as her claims for punitive damages. (Freifeld v. Leisure Sports Inc., et al., Washington County Case No. 18CV12178 (April 1, 2019). - Won a motion to compel documentation concerning the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists' investigation into the assault on her client. This documentation was being withheld by the defendant massage therapist, who argued that it was confidential and not subject to discovery. Freifeld v. Leisure Sports, Inc., et al., Washington County Case No. 18CV12178 (November 9, 2018). - Successfully defeated a motion to strike allegations in the lawsuit regarding a previous sexual assault victim at the same ClubSport Oregon location. Freifeld v. Leisure Sports, Inc., et al., Washington County Case No. 18CV12178 (September 10, 2018).

Personal injury

Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern

Jun 01, 2018

OUTCOME: Succeeded in winning many motions, including a motion to amend to allege $1 million per defendant in punitive damages, in order to achieve a settlement.

- While representing a woman who was severely injured by falling down stairs at a restaurant, Kristin requested documents regarding other falls at the restaurant, but the restaurant claimed that there ... were no documents. Months later, with no explanation, the restaurant produced documents that showed, among other things, that the restaurant knew that a different patron fell down the same stairs and necessitated a trip to the emergency room just days before Kristin's client fell. They also showed that, days before Kristin's client fell, a manager of the restaurant tried to make the stairs more visible with chalk, but the owner ordered her to remove the chalk. Kristin won a motion for sanctions and an award of $3,290 in attorney fees to be paid by the restaurant and its attorneys to Kristin's client. Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern, LLC, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV33824 (June 1, 2018). - Won a motion to amend to allow allegations of punitive damages of $1 million against Brix Tavern, the restaurant where Kristin's client was severely injured. To win her Motion to add allegations of punitive damages, Kristin had to show that there was evidence that Brix Tavern acted with malice or have "shown a reckless and outrageous indifference to a highly unreasonable risk of harm and has acted with a conscious indifference to the health, safety and welfare of others.” Oregon Revised Statute 31.730. Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern, LLC, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV33824 (April 11, 2018). - Won a motion to amend the lawsuit to add Mark Byrum, the man who owned Brix Tavern where Kristin's client was severely injured, as a defendant. Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern, LLC, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV33824 (July 27, 2018). - Won a motion to amend to allow allegations of punitive damages of $1 million against Defendant Mr. Byrum, the owner of Brix Tavern. To win her Motion to add allegations of punitive damages, Kristin had to show that there was evidence that Mr. Byrum acted with malice or have "shown a reckless and outrageous indifference to a highly unreasonable risk of harm and has acted with a conscious indifference to the health, safety and welfare of others.” Oregon Revised Statute 31.730. Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern, LLC, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV33824 (September 14, 2018).

Litigation

Dave's Killer Bread, Inc. v. Mont. Merch., Inc.

Jul 12, 2017

OUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss granted.

Complex commercial litigation case involving breach of contract and declaratory judgment claims.

Litigation

Estate of Ibarra v. Lilly

Aug 31, 2011

OUTCOME: Net jury verdict of $104,000, with the jury awarding nothing in noneconomic damages to two of the plaintiffs. This was upheld on appeal.

Defended a trucker whose log truck collided with a van filled with a large extended family. A death and serious injuries resulted. At trial, multiple plaintiffs asked the jury for over $2.7 million.

Litigation

Higgins v. Sand Dunes Frontier Co. and Sand Dune Express, Inc., et al

Jun 30, 2010

OUTCOME: Dismissed on Summary Judgment.

Won a Motion for Summary Judgment that dismissed the client from a personal injury case. This was upheld on appeal.

Litigation

Johnson v. Emmons

May 14, 2010

OUTCOME: Defense Verdict

Achieved a defense verdict in a $1 million admitted fault personal injury case.

Kristin L Olson's Legal Cases (6)

Freifeld v. Leisure Sports Inc., et al., Washington County Case No. 18CV12178 (April 1, 2019)

Johnpoll v. Brix Tavern

Dave's Killer Bread, Inc. v. Mont. Merch., Inc.

Estate of Ibarra v. Lilly

Higgins v. Sand Dunes Frontier Co. and Sand Dune Express, Inc., et al

Johnson v. Emmons