Client Alert: Oregon Court of Appeals Rejects “Bare Metals Defense” in Landmark Decision

The Oregon Court of Appeals - in a unanimous 3-0 decision - rejected the “bare metals” defense in McKenzie v. A.W. Chesterson, 277 Or.App 728 (2016). The Court specifically declined to follow the line of cases of our sister states, Washington (Simonetta v. Viad Corp., 165 Wash 2d 341, 197 ...

Client Alert: Oregon Court of Appeals Rejects “Bare Metals Defense” in Landmark Decision2016-04-28T00:00:00+00:00

Ameele, Klein Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Accident Case

Keith Ameele and Lou Klein of the Los Angeles office of Foley & Mansfield successfully obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a mechanical services contractor, in a severe construction accident case in Northern California. Plaintiff sued the general contractor as a result of injuries sustained while working ...

Ameele, Klein Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Accident Case2016-04-08T00:00:00+00:00

Fraud Alert – 4/01/2016

Foley & Mansfield has recently became aware that criminals are using our name in an attempt to perpetuate a fraud. The fraud involves individuals attempting to purchase items online and submitting a fraudulent check with the name “Foley & Mansfield, PLLP", along with a letter. Foley & Mansfield, PLLP has ...

Fraud Alert – 4/01/20162016-04-04T00:00:00+00:00

Builders’ Rights Under Minnesota’s Right to Repair Statute

Each type of business faces its own challenges. After taking a significant hit over the past seven years, Minnesota’s residential construction industry continues to rebound. This means an increase in new home sales and remodeling projects – and the inevitable lawsuits that follow. Building and remodeling businesses, which will soon ...

Builders’ Rights Under Minnesota’s Right to Repair Statute2016-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
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