The clash began after Spring refused to pay a $287 electrician’s bill that his landlord forwarded him for the repair of a burnt-out socket in his unit. Shortly after, the landlord notified Spring that his rent would increase by $100 per month.
The jury awarded Spring $16,000 — an amount that Oregon law doubles to $32,000 because of the nature of the violation. On top of that, Spring’s attorneys also are entitled to ask a judge to order the landlord to pay all of Spring’s legal fees, an amount that currently stands at $225,000.
Imagine getting 225k into legal debt over an outlet… This is why justice is effectively dead in America. Even the most minor of legal issues run such vast sums to dispute, it would’ve saved everyone money, time, and life for either party to have just caved. 🫠