This article is not intended as legal advice for any specific issue that might arise, since every situation is different. Always consult a knowledgeable landlord attorney with your specific legal issues.
By Mark Busch, Attorney
A Multnomah County jury just awarded an injured tenant over $20 million for injuries the tenant suffered on an apartment walkway that failed. The tenant partially fell through a hole in a concrete walkway that crumbled beneath his footstep. He ended up with injuries to his right leg and right knee that required surgery.
The tenant sued two related landlord companies that owned and managed the large apartment complex in southeast Portland. The tenant's attorneys alleged negligence and failure to maintain common areas for normal and reasonably foreseeable uses" as required by Oregon law. The jury awarded damages in the sum of $45
