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

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Kafoury & McDougal

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 →

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Jury awards $800,000 to child who lost ability to walk as a result of a school district’s violation of IEP

Posted on September 18, 2015 by K & M

Foster Smith was 10 years old and suffering from muscular dystrophy when his family negotiated an individualized education program (IEP) with the Reynolds School District, which required that a teacher or an aide provide “close standby supervision” whenever Foster was walking. All involved understood that because of his illness, he was at high risk of fracturing a leg if he … Continue reading →