Rudge v. Oregon Health Authority

Opinion

No. 394 May 6, 2026 379

This is a nonprecedential memorandum opinion pursuant to ORAP 10.30 and may not be cited except as provided in ORAP 10.30(1).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

David James RUDGE, Plaintiff-Respondent, v.

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, Defendant-Appellant.

Washington County Circuit Court 24CN03452; 24CN03454; A186001 (Control), A186002

Rebecca Guptill, Judge. Submitted March 13, 2026. Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, Paul L. Smith, Interim Solicitor General, and Jose Garcia-Fuerte, Assistant Attorney General, filed the brief for appellant. 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).