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Businesses file class action lawsuit over alleged ADA compliance shakedown

A KGW investigation found dozens of small businesses that received letters threatening lawsuits if they didn’t correct ADA issues and pay $10,000 in attorney fees....

Affordable housing landlord to sell 80 Portland homes; tenants fear they’ll be forced out

REACH Community Development is looking to sell its entire portfolio of scattered site homes in Southeast Portland. PORTLAND, Ore. — One of Oregon’s...

Portland inventor claims ‘As Seen On TV’ companies knocked off her idea

Juliette Fassett is suing for patent infringement, claiming the companies behind the recognizable "As Seen On TV" products knocked off her idea, "Flippy." PORTLAND,...

Uber adds feature to assist riders with service dogs

Following complaints, Uber introduced a new feature to combat discrimination against people with service animals. PORTLAND, Ore. — Uber launched a new feature designed...

Oregon Lottery sends Shari’s restaurants to collections for unpaid bills

Shari’s stiffed the Oregon Lottery more than $900,000. Former landlords and contractors claim the restaurant chain owes them millions of dollars. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closes all Oregon locations

The Beaverton-based restaurant chain faced mounting financial problems, including eviction notices, unpaid bills and back taxes. PORTLAND, Ore. — Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closed all...

Gordon’s Fireplace building to be auctioned Sept. 30, although process could be halted by bankruptcy

Anyone can buy the historic building in Northeast Portland, although the minimum bid is $500,000 and the winning bidder’s payment must be made in full...

Shari’s Restaurants faces financial problems: Unpaid bills, taxes, eviction notices

Shari’s first opened in Hermiston in 1978 and has more than 60 locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Wyoming. PORTLAND, Oregon — Shari’s...

Lawyer who sued dozens of Portland businesses for minor ADA violations now under state ethics investigation

If the Oregon State Bar finds Jessica Molligan committed ethical misconduct, she could face punishment including reprimand, law license suspension or disbarment. PORTLAND, Oregon...

Asian-owned businesses feel targeted by Portland lawyers who filed dozens of ADA lawsuits

Of the 47 ADA lawsuits filed by attorneys Jessica Molligan and David Foster, almost half involved Asian-owned businesses, according to public records and interviews. ...

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