We have black mold all over a brand new home we have rented for the last six years. the owner has not responded to our requests?

Dear Bend Family, Toxic mold can be very bad for your health. Hire a firm to test the air and the mold to determine what molds are in the...

Can an injured worker sue their employer in a civil suit if employer has terminated his employment?

Dear Injured in Eugene, I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but here are a few answers, some of which might apply. 1. Oregon law...

Can an injured worker sue their employer in a civil suit if employer has terminated his employment?

Dear Injured in Eugene, I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but here are a few answers, some of which might apply. 1. Oregon law...

Can i be fired while out on a doctors note?

Dear Pregnant in Prineville, Statutory rights, whether federal or state, are very specific. Whether FMLA or Oregon's version applies depends...

Gutter company drills holes in my new roof. Is he responsible for fixing it.

Dear Portland Landlord, If the roofers did not perform in a workmanlike manner to the standard of other roofers, then, "yes," you should win...

Dear Concerned Portlander, While it is true that attorneys get busy, it is also true that the failure to respond to clients can be a “red...

If a company is/has commiting fraud how can I report it if I want to avoid being identified?

Dear Fearful Portlander, You fear for your souse, but I'm not clear whether you fear (1) she will get in trouble for cooperating in the fraud...

My basement apartment flooded with city sewage water, and in trying to get out the back door, slipped, fell & broke my back.

Dear Beaverton Person, Whoever caused the sewage committed a trespass and you can make a claim for that. Trespass includes both claims for...

How long after i was in a really bad car wreck do i have to file a lawsuit?

Dear Portlander, In addition to the general 2-year statute of limitations, there are other quirks in the law the set time limits. For...

How can I get more out of a Bodily Injury clam?

Dear Portlander, What you describe is not uncommon. The only way to get fair value is to hire someone who does this work all the time (like...