Oregon Health Care Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jahangeer Ali </h2> </center>

Portland, Oregon, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with health care fraud. From June 2025 through January 2026, Oregon Clinical Laboratory submitted more than $46 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare Advantage plans. However, no providers actually ordered testing services and none of the Medicare Advantage beneficiaries on the claims actually received testing servi... More...

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Sherry H. Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia Medical Center, et al.

Portland, Oregon, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an employment discrimination theory. Sherry M. Detwiler worked as a Privacy Officer and the Director of Health Information for Defendant-Appellee Mid-Columbia Medical Center ("MCMCâ€), a hospital in The Dalles, Oregon, from September 14, 2020, through December 20, 2021. In her own words, Detwiler is a practici... More...

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State of Oregon v. Joseph Washington

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child abuse. <img width="200" src="https://www.mcda.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Joseph-Washington.png"> Joseph Washington was accused of striking his 20 month old child so hard in the stomach that it caused significant traumatic injuries to the victim, including a perforation of the small intestine.... More...

$0 (09-08-2025 - OR)

Pharmacychecker.com, LLC v. Legitscript, LLC

Portland, Oregon civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in an anti-trust violation theory. Two wrongs don't make a right. Nor do they necessarily cancel each other out. In this case, PharmacyChecker.com LLC ("PharmacyCheckerâ€) sued its competitor LegitScript LLC ("LegitScriptâ€) for engaging in a group boycott in violation of antitrust laws. LegitScrip... More...

$0 (05-28-2025 - OR)

State of Oregon v. Ramon Amador-Hernandez

Porland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of first-degree criminal mistreatment, ORS 163.205, and a second judgment convicting him of five counts of first-degree sexual abuse, ORS 163.427. The state charged defendant with first-degree criminal mistreatment of each of his two daughters, G and T Following the state's presentation of evidence,... More...

$0 (03-06-2025 - OR)

<h1> United States of America v. Samantha Miller </h1>

<h2><center> Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Illegally Dispensing Animal Drugs </font/color="red"></center><center> Columbia County Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Illegally Dispensing Animal Drugs</h2></center> <... More...

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Andrew Charles Nisbet v. Spirit Rose Bridger

Portland, Oregon family law lawyers represented the parties in a child custody dispute involving r the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Nisbet and Bridger met in 2012 in New York City when they were both on vacation.[4] Nisbet, a British citizen, lived and worked in Scotland as a radiologist. Bridger, a United States citizen, lived in Oregon an... More...

$0 (12-20-2024 - OR)

In the Matter of the Mariage of Jason James Gist and Jodie Anne Gist

<h2> Grants Pass, Oregon family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce. </h2> In this domestic relations proceeding, father appeals from a judgment awarding mother sole legal custody of their two minor children arising out of his motion to modify a previous custody judgment. Advancing seven assignments of error, father argues the trial court erred by (1) isolating one fa... More...

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Anthony R. Zaneth v. City of Portland

<h2> Portland, Oregon employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff, a Portland Police Officer, challenges the denial of his claim for disability benefits for duty-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Petitioner began working as a Portland police officer in 2001. Medical records show that in 2015, petitioner began discussing anxiety and other mental health concerns wi... More...

$0 (11-27-2024 - OR)

In the Matter of J.A.M. a Person Alleged to have Mental Illness

<h2> McMinnville, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant ordered to participate in assisted outpatient treatment for mental illness treatment for an unspecified time. ORS 426.130(2) provides in part that when there is an order for assisted outpatient treatment, the court shall establish a period of time for the treatment that shall not exceed 12 months. Here, at... More...

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State of Oregon v. C.M.

<h2> Oregon City, Oregon civil rights lawyer represented the Defendant. </h2> In this civil commitment case, appellant seeks reversal of the trial court's judgment committing her to the custody of the Oregon Health Authority for a period not to exceed 180 days based on a finding that she suffered from a mental disorder that made her a danger to others. ORS 426.130; ORS 426.00... More...

$0 (09-11-2024 - OR)

City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al.

<h2> Grants Pass, Oregon civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued claiming that Defendant's city ordinances violated their constitutional rights by prohibiting camping on public property. </h2> Grants Pass, Oregon, is home to roughly 38,000 people, about 600 of whom are estimated to experience homelessness on a given day. Like many local governments across the Nation, G... More...

$0 (06-28-2024 - OR)

<h1> United States of America v. Johnell Lee Cleveland </h1>

<h2><center> Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Transporting a Victim Across State Lines for Illegal Sexual Activity </color="red"></h2></center><h2><center> Tigard Repeat Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison for Transporting a Victim Across State Lines for Illegal Sexual Activity and Launderi... More...

$0 (05-07-2024 - OR)

State of Oregon v. Christina Gale Dixon

Oregon City, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with custodial interference and criminal mistreatment for refusing doctor's orders and interfering with her care. Christina Dixon, age 39, tried to treat her daughter's liver cancer with CBD oil. Doctors wanted to remove the cancerous tumor. Instead, prosecutors claim Dixon ignored a state order to bri... More...

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United States of America v. Kevin Neal Strampher, Jr.

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing tools from Warm Springs Composite Products, a wood products manufacturing business owned by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. On January 28, 2023, Kevin Neal Strampher, Jr., 40, entered the Warm Springs Composite Products mill and stole more than $2,000 in power and hand tools. Using surveilla... More...

$0 (12-07-2023 - OR)

M.J.T. v. Social Security Administration

Pendleton, Oregon social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her applicaiton for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits. "ocial Security Title XVI benefit law, also known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled. SSI is a... More...

$1 (10-20-2023 - OR)

United States of America v. Tony Daniel Klein

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with depriving another of right by sexual assault,in violation of 18 U.S.C. 242 and false declaration before a court in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1623(a). Tony Daniel Klein, 38, of Clackamas County, Oregon, sexually assaulted nine female inmates while serving as a nurse at the Coffee Creek Correctional Family, Oregon'... More...

$0 (10-18-2023 - OR)

Riley Boyle v. Legacy Health Plan No. 504

Eugene, Oregon employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a wrongful denial of E.R.I.S.A. employee benefits. This case, alleging claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISAâ€), 29 U.S.C. Â§ 1001 et seq., comes before the Court on cross-motions filed by Defendant PacificSource Health Plans ("PacificSourceâ€), ECF No. 38; by D... More...

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L.O.K. v. Greater Albany Public School District 8J, et al.

Eugene, Oregon civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories. Plaintiff L.O.K. is a twelve-year-old child who is intersex and non-binary. L.O.K. Decl. ¶ 1. ECF No. 34. Plaintiff uses they/them pronouns. L.O.K. Decl. ¶ 1. Plaintiff was a student at Oak Grove Elementary School ("Oak Groveâ€) beginning in 2015, which was thei... More...

$275000 (09-27-2023 - OR)

John Watkins v. Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, L.L.C.

Portland, Oregon personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on negligence theories. Oregon follows a modified comparative negligence system when it comes to personal injury cases. This means that a plaintiff can still recover damages even if they are partially at fault for their own injuries, as long as their fault is less than or equal to the combined fault of the d... More...

$0 (07-25-2023 - OR)

United States of America v. Tony Daniel Klein

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with sexually assaulting nine female inmates while serving as a nurse at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon's only women's prison. Tony Daniel Klein, 38, of Clackamas County, was indicted on 17 counts of depriving his victims of their constitutional right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment... More...

$0 (07-25-2023 - OR)

Oregon Firearms Federation, et al. v. Tina Kotek, et al.

Before this Court are two core questions: (1) can the State of Oregon limit the number of bullets to ten, that a law-abiding citizen can fire without reloading; and (2) can the State of Oregon require firearm purchasers to obtain a permit, which imposes various requirements, including a completed background check, safety training, and consideration of mental health status, before purchasing a fire... More...

$0 (07-14-2023 - OR)

Ashley Rae Boyd v. Allergan, PLC

Eugene, Oregon personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendant on a product liability theory. Allergan plc is an American, Irish-domiciled pharmaceutical company that acquires, develops, manufactures and markets brand name drugs and medical devices in the areas of medical aesthetics, eye care, central nervous system, and gastroenterology. The company is the maker of Botox.... More...

$0 (07-06-2023 - OR)

United States of America v. Robert J. Jesenik, Andrew N. MacRitchie and Brian K. Rise

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit fraud. Robert J. Jesenik, 63, former chief executive officer of Aequitas and resident of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Andrew N. MacRitchie, 59, formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida; and Brian K. Rice, 56, of Portland were found guilty of conspiring with one another to commit mail and wire fraud and 28 ind... More...

$0 (05-17-2023 - OR)

Justin G. v. Social Security Administration

Portland, Oregon social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his applicaiton for social security disability benefits. Plaintiff applied for Title II Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) on March 22, 2019, alleging disability beginning January 1, 2014. (Tr. 175.) His claim was initially denied on August 1, 2019, and again upon reconsideration... More...

$0 (05-15-2023 - OR)

<H2> Penny Jean Sellers v. Home Depot Product Authority, LLC </H2>

Richland, Washington personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident on Defendant's property. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/washington/news/richland/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Richland</a> </... More...

$0 (12-13-2022 - OR)

<H2> Dante Miller v. Winco Foods, LLC </H2>

Portland, Oregon personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/oregon/news/portland/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Portland</a> </center> </h... More...

$1 (12-15-2022 - OR)

United States of America v. Katie Jo Thompson

Eugene, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with theft of government funds. Katie Jo Thompson, age 31, cared for her disabled child while also operating a licensed childcare business out of her Roseburg residence. Thompson applied for various federal benefit programs administered by the Special Security Administration (SSA) on her child's behalf. In these applicat... More...

$0 (07-28-2022 - OR)

State of Oregon v. Tania Herring

Madras, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with animal cruelty. Tania Herring, age 42, was accused for neglecting two horses in her care. The charges against Herring stem from incidents in June of 2019 included animal neglect against at least three horses, animal abuse against one horse, and practicing veterinary surgery without a license.... More...

$0 (04-15-2022 - OR)

April S. Walden v. Providence Health and Services

Portland, Oregon person injury lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued defendant on a Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical theory.... More...

$0 (12-07-2020 - OR)

Kyle Thompson v. United States of America

Portland, Oregon personal injury wrongful death lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act medical malpractice theory claiming to have suffered $2 million in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of substandard health care provided to Michael Eugene McGinness.... More...

$0 (10-20-2021 - OR)

United States of America v. Robert Jon Gilliam

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged for stealing 15 firearms from a sporting goods store in Tillamook while on post-prison supervision. Robert Jon Gilliam, 52, burgled the Tillamook Springs Goods in the early morning hours of May 8, 2020. Tillamook Police Department officers responded to a burglary at Tillamook Sporting Goods, a federal firearm licensee.... More...

$0 (12-13-2021 - OR)

United States of America v. Matthew Hogan Peters

Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with tax evasion and submitting false and health care fraud. Matthew Hogan Peters, 38, was sentenced to three years in federal prison and three years' supervised release. Peters was also ordered to pay more than $3,441,263 million in restitution to the IRS, in addition to back taxes Peters has already paid. "F... More...

$0 (12-10-2021 - OR)

United States of America v. Jacob Genaro Robe

Eugene, Oregon conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana criminal defense lawyer represented Jacob Genaro Robe. Jacob Genaro Robe, 31 years old, a Bend, Oregon resident was charged with running an illicit Butane Honey Oil (BHO) extraction lab on rural Bend property. “BHO extraction is a highly volatile and dangerous process that has resulted in explosions injuring and ... More...

$0 (10-29-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. Valley Crest Foods, Inc.

Eugene, Oregon violation of the Clean Water Act crime criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with violating the Clean Water Act. A Myrtle Point, Oregon Corporation was charged with repeatedly discharging milk and other pollutants into the public water treatment facility which caused waste water with elevated E Coli bacteria to enter the South Fork of the Coquille River resu... More...

$0 (10-17-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. Saffron Gustafson

<center> <img width="400" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Portland_OR_Fed.png"> </center> Portland, OR - The United States of America charged Saffron Gustafson, ate 43, with fraud for defrauding six health insurance plans of approximately $1.3 million and for evading $99,000 in federal income taxes. “Health care fraud affects all Americans beca... More...

$0 (09-09-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. Robert J. Jesenick

<center> <img width="400" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Portland_OR_Fed.png"> </center> Portland, OR - The United States of America charged Robert J. Jesenick with fraud and money laundering. Jesenik, a former resident of West Linn, Oregon, is charged in a 32-count indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud,... More...

$0 (08-19-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. John Philip Stirling

<center><h1> 0em;"><a href="http://www.callmorelaw.com/" target="_new">MoreLaw Receptionists</a>VOIP Phone and Virtual Receptionist Services Call 918-582-6422 Today </h1></center> Portland, OR - The United States of America charged John Philip Stirling with possession wit... More...

$0 (05-30-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. John Phillip Stirling

Portland, OR - The United States of America charged John Phillip Stirling with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (MDLEA). John Philip Stirling, 66, a Canadian citizen, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine under the Maritime Dr... More...

$0 (05-26-2020 - OR)

United States of America v. Xiao Dong Qin

Eugene, OR - The United States of America charged Xiao Dong Qin with conspiracy to smuggle endangered turtles from the United States. A Chinese national pleaded guilty today for directing a scheme whereby hundreds of endangered and vulnerable turtles were purchased in the U.S. and smuggled via U.S. mail and commercial airline flights to China. Xiao Dong Qin, 34, a resident of Sha... More...

$0 (11-29-2019 - OR)