Articles Featuring Steve D. Larson
September 26, 2008 - "Mandatory arbitration comes under attack," Portland Business Journal
Arbitration has become the predominant alternative for resolving disputes in recent years but is now coming under attack and being challenged in the courts. To read the full article written by Steve Larson, please click here.
Spring 2008 - "FCRA: Class Actions Net Insurance Policyholders $72 Million," Oregon State Bar Litigation Journal
In the summer of 2001, consumers discovered they were being charged more for insurance because of their credit scores and did not think that was fair. You can read the full story here.
Spring 2008 - "Larson Gives Back to NCLC," Outlook - NCLC Newsletter
Like many attorneys, Steve Larson first encountered NCLC when he was getting up to speed on a consumer case and found NCLC's publications to be invaluable resources. Use of the manuals prompted him to start attending NCLC's annual Consumer Rights Litigation Conference. You can read the full story here.
Winter 2008 - "Credit Check - Help for Consumers," Trial Lawyer Magazine
"Credit Check - Help for Consumers," first appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of Trial Lawyer Magazine, the quarterly journal of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Article is written by Steve D. Larson and Mark A. Friel. You can read this article here.
November 15, 2007 - SSBLS Oregon Super Lawyers
Stoll Berne proudly announces that seven of its partners have been selected in 2007 Oregon Super Lawyers. View larger image here.
October 26, 2007 - "Misclassifying Workers," Portland Business Journal
As employers search for ways to cut costs, many are turning to independent contractors as a way to boost manpower while saving money in benefits, taxes and other expenses associated with full-time employees. You can read the full story here.
August 30, 2007 - "Checks Sent in Hartford Case," Insurance Newscast
On August 27, 2007, checks in the amount of approximately $175.00 were mailed to over 340,000 class members in a nationwide multi-million dollar class action settlement between Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its policyholders. You can read the full story here.
August 30, 2007 - "5 Oregon Contract Drivers for Fedex Join Suit", The Oregonian
Several hundred independent contractors who drive for FedEx have filed lawsuits across the nation seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in back pay, operating expenses and benefits, claiming the shipping company is exercising excessive control over their work. You can read the full story here.
June 2007 - "The Legacy of Ratner v. Chemical Bank...." Class Action Reports
"The Legacy of Ratner v. Chemical Bank: Aggregate Statutory Damages in the Class Action Context" - article written by Steve D. Larson and Mark A. Friel. You can read this article here.
April 2007 - "Series of Oregon Class Action Suits Challenge Insurers," Portland Business Journal
Thousands of people who insured their homes and cars through Hartford Fire Insurance co. and its subsidiaries are eligible for refunds if the company failed to tell them their credit scores led to higher rates. You can read the full story here.