THOENS v. SAFECO INS. COMPANY OF OREGON

A168067.

507 P.3d 284 (2022)

317 Or. App. 727

Susann M. THOENS, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

February 24, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas M. Christ argued the cause for appellant. Also on the briefs was Sussman Shank LLP.

Shenoa Payne , Portland, argued the cause for respondent. Also on the brief was Shenoa Payne Attorney at Law PC.

Before Ortega, Presiding Judge, and Shorr, Judge, and Powers, Judge.


The main issue in this case is whether plaintiff, an insured who was awarded underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits following a lengthy dispute with her insurer, defendant Safeco Insurance Company of Oregon (Safeco), is also entitled to recover attorney fees under ORS 742.061. Following a jury trial on the merits of plaintiff's benefit claims...

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