Kaech v. Oregon State Hosp. / Oregon Health Authority

Opinion

354 June 3, 2026 No. 511

This is a nonprecedential memorandum opinion pursuant to ORAP 10.30 and may not be cited except as provided in ORAP 10.30(1).

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF OREGON

Joel Louis KAECH, Plaintiff-Respondent, v.

OREGON STATE HOSPITAL, Defendant-Appellant.

Washington County Circuit Court 24CN03389; A186749 (Control)

Joel Louis KAECH, Plaintiff-Respondent, v.

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, Defendant-Appellant.

Washington County Circuit Court 24CN03390; A186750

Brandon M. Thompson, Judge. Submitted April 10, 2026. Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, Paul L. Smith, Solicitor General, and Jose Garcia-Fuerte, Assistant Attorney General, filed the brief for appellants. No appearance for respondent. Before Lagesen, Chief Judge, and Egan, Judge.* PER CURIAM Reversed. Lopez v. Oregon State Hospital, 342 Or App 190, 196-99, 575 P3d 1061 (2025).

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* Determined by a two-judge department as authorized by ORS 2.570(2)(b).