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Mediator appointed for lawsuits tied to partial building collapse
A New Orleans judge has brought in a mediator to try to work out a settlement with people who claim damage from聽the partial collapse of a hotel聽under construction.
Oregon-based timber manufacturer named in lawsuit
A North Carolina city is suing three companies over the聽collapse of decorative, 40-ton wooden arches聽along a pedestrian walkway.
PCC sues architect and engineer of services building
Portland Community College is suing architecture and engineering firms that performed work for the College Services Building on its Sylvania campus. The school claims that Opsis Architecture and Group Mackenzie failed to adequately design the concrete floors of the $5.25 million building, which has floors that sag excessively.
AGC votes to act on Oregon construction lawsuit
Contractors across the nation may soon be following an Oregon legal dispute. The relatively complicated FountainCourt case began in 2007. The board of directors of the Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter last week voted to take action on the Washington County lawsuit, saying it could have serious implications for the construction industry.
Class action lawsuit challenges security deposit bonds
To bond or not to bond? That is the question behind a class action lawsuit that Oregon tenants are bringing against a Northwest property management firm. The lawsuit challenges Vancouver, Wash.-based Quantum Residential Inc.鈥檚 practice of allegedly requiring tenants to purchase nonrefundable bonds in lieu of providing security deposits.
Sinking bridge in Wilsonville to close for repairs
The $20 million Boeckman Road extension in Wilsonville has been sinking since it opened in 2008, and now the city may need to close the bridge for as long as a year while construction crews fix engineering flaws.
Forest Grove to appeal $6.5M ‘abuse of power’ decision
The city of Forest Grove is appealing a jury鈥檚 decision in September that found the city and two of its employees liable for 鈥渁buse of power,鈥� and awarded David Hill Development $6.5 million in damages.
Southwest Washington mining operation faces lawsuit
A Portland-based environmental group is seeking to stop exploratory drilling on forest lands near Mount St. Helens as a Canadian company prepares to probe for copper, gold, and other minerals.
Nordstrom landlord sues Park Avenue West developer over site crane
The owner of the building that houses Nordstrom in downtown Portland has filed a lawsuit against TMT Development. The building owner, Parr Financial, claims a crane for TMT's stalled Park Avenue West high-rise project is interfering with the building.
Clatsop County takes legal action against Astoria
Oregon's Clatsop County is taking legal action against one of its own cities, Astoria, over whether the county or the city owns land in a nearby city, Warrenton.
Lake Oswego hit with suit relating to fee error
Lake Oswego County Club claims it was overcharged $130,000 for street maintenance fees, a miscalculation the city of Lake Oswego allegedly failed to correct even after it became aware of the error.
Holiday parties can lead to legal trouble
While off-site, after-hours holiday parties can be an effective way to thank employees for their hard work throughout the year, they also can expose employers to a lot of liability.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
