Emergency Medical Services Corporation

$10.4 Million Verdict for Injuries in 2016 NW 23rd Gas Explosion Case

On October 13, 2022, a Multnomah County jury awarded several million dollars to two people who suffered physical and emotional injuries in a 2016 gas explosion in Portland, and assessed punitive damages of $4.6 million against Loy Clark Pipeline Co. Both plaintiffs were represented by Greg Kafoury and Mark McDougal of Portland.   Firefighters responded after a natural gas explosion … Continue reading

AMR is “Rogue of the Week”

The Willamette Week announced that American Medical Response (AMR) was their “Rogue of the Week” for “Sticking it to Sick People” in Multnomah County.  AMR had the “audacity” (in the midst of high unemployment)  to ask Multnomah County recently for a 12% rate increase in the fees they charge patients for ambulance transports.  What the WW didn’t mention was Emergency Medical … Continue reading