Newport William Zekan

$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

Newport man gets $140,000 in free-speech lawsuit

Matthew Zekan won a $140,000 settlement against Lincoln County. The county was accused of retaliating against him for exercising his First Amendment rights and then failing to provide him due process, after banning him from county property. Read More: The Oregonian — Helen Jung (03/12/2014)