SCOTT v. KESSELRING

(CC CV15110065)(SC S068503).

513 P.3d 581 (2022)

370 Or. 1

Michelle SCOTT, Petitioner on Review, v. Leslie KESSELRING and Kesselring Communications, LLC, Respondents on Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

July 8, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Travis Eiva , Eugene, argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner on review.

Julie A. Smith , Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents on review.

James S. Coon , Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost, Portland, and Kathryn H. Clarke , Portland, filed the amicus curiae brief for Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

Before Walters, Chief Justice, and Balmer, Flynn, Duncan, Nelson, and Garrett, Justices, and Nakamoto, Senior Judge, Justice pro tempore.


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