§ 30.845 — Action against person who summons police with improper intent; attorney fees

Oregon § 30.845

• Jurisdiction: Oregon
• Vol.: 1
• Title 3: Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings
• Ch. 30: Actions and Suits in Particular Cases

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(1) A person may bring a civil action for damages against any person who knowingly causes a police officer to arrive at a location to contact another person with the intent to:
(a) Infringe on the other person’s rights under the Oregon or United States Constitutions;
(b) Unlawfully discriminate against the other person;
(c) Cause the other person to feel harassed, humiliated or embarrassed;
(d) Cause the other person to be expelled from a place in which the other person is lawfully located; or
(e) Damage the other person’s:
(A) Reputation or standing within the community; or
(B) Financial, economic, consumer or business prospects or interests.
(2) Upon prevailing in an action under this section, the plaintiff may recover:
(a) The greater of:
(A) Special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress; or
(B) Statutory damages of $250 against each defendant found liable under this section; and
(b) Punitive damages.
(3) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.
(4) A civil action under this section:
(a) May be brought in the small claims department of a circuit court if the total damages do not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the small claims department.
(b) Does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this state.

Legislative History

2019 c.415 §1