LAWSON v. HOKE

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Willard E. Merkel, of Merkel & Associates, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner on review.

Janet M. Schroer, of Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review. With her on the brief was Marjorie A. Speirs.

W. Eugene Hallman, of Hallman & Dretke, Pendleton, argued the cause and filed a brief for amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Richard E. Oberdorfer and S. Patricia Oberdorfer, of Oberdorfer Law Firm LLC, Portland, also filed a brief.

Robert M. Atkinson, Assistant Attorney General, Salem, filed a brief for amicus curiae State of Oregon. With him on the brief were Hardy Myers, Attorney General, and Mary H. Williams, Solicitor General.

Benjamin M. Bloom, of Hornecker, Cowling, Hassen & Heysell, LLP, Medford, filed a brief for amicus curiae Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.

Jonathan M. Hoffman, of Martin Bischoff et al., Portland, filed a brief for amicus curiae Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. With him on the brief was Justin M. Thorp.

David L. Runner, Appellate Counsel, Salem, filed a brief for amici curiae SAIF Corporation, Pape Groups, Inc., and Timber Products Company.

Lisa E. Lear, of Bullivant Houser Bailey PC, Portland, filed a brief for amici curiae Allstate Insurance Company, Oregon Mutual Insurance Company, and State Farm Insurance Company. With her on the brief were Jeffrey S. Eden and John R. Bachofner.