Terry L. SMOTHERS, Petitioner on Review,
v.
GRESHAM TRANSFER, INC., an Oregon corporation, Respondent on Review.
Supreme Court of Oregon.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Argued and Submitted November 8, 1999.
Decided May 10, 2001.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Michael A. Gilbertson, Ransom & Gilbertson, Portland, argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner on review.
Thomas W. Sondag, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review.
Chess Trethewy, Garrett, Hemann, Robertson, Paulus, Jennings & Comstock, P.C., Salem, filed a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Associated Oregon Industries. With him on the brief was Paul J. Weddle, Salem.
Lawrence Baron, Portland, filed a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. With him on the brief was Daniel L. Keppler, Portland.
Kathryn H. Clarke, Portland, filed a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. With her on the brief were Maureen Leonard and Matthew Whitman, Portland.
David L. Runner, Salem, filed a brief on behalf of amicus curiae SAIF Corporation and Timber Products Company.
G. Kenneth Shiroishi, Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue, Portland, filed a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.
Before CARSON, Chief Justice, and GILLETTE, DURHAM, KULONGOSKI, LEESON, and RIGGS, Justices.
Supreme Court of Oregon.
LEESON, J.
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