A wilderness advocacy organization's lawsuit targeting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will not go to trial following its dismissal in federal court. The lawsuit accused the agency of violating the Clean Water Act by artificially stocking several bodies...
Month: November 2013
Oregon man sues state agency
The Oregon Military Department is facing a lawsuit accusing the agency of terminating a former worker's employment after he purportedly came forward with complaints against an upper-level OMD official's behavior. He is seeking $625,000 in compensation for the mental...
Court preserves Oregon’s right to farm law
An Oregon Court of Appeals has summarily dismissed a legal complaint claiming that Oregon's "right to farm law" violates the Constitution, though experts say the statute may still be targeted by additional legal action. Oregon has long allowed farmers and some other...
Oregon abuse victim files civil litigation against church
An Oregon man is seeking financial compensation from a major religious group, alleging that the Archdiocese of Portland subjected him to continued abuse during his childhood. The man, who is now 47, has pursued civil litigation against the organization, adding to the...
Walmart case going to court of appeals
When a city decides to develop land that is close to a residential area, they are required to notify the affected resident of their proposed plans, and invite them to ask questions and voice concerns in a public forum. This allows the residents to have their voices...