In a New Year’s Eve decision, the Oregon Supreme Court stripped employer-defendants of a powerful litigation tool in wage claim litigation. In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court held that an offer of judgment made pursuant to...more
On December 31, 2020, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed the Oregon Court of Appeals’ decision in Mathis v. St. Helens Auto Center, Inc. and concluded that the “reasonable” attorney fee award permitted under ORS 652.200 cannot...more