2025 Archive
Jun 27th, 2025
Why We Support Senate Bill 174: Holding Insurance Companies Accountable
At Spooner Staggs, we believe that all Oregonians deserve protection from unfair and deceptive business practices—no exceptions. That’s why we strongly support Senate Bill 174, a critical piece of legislation currently before the Oregon Legislature. Under current law, the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA) protects consumers from deceptive conduct by businesses in nearly every industry—except one: the insurance industry. For decades, insurance companies in Oregon have been shielded from enforcement under the UTPA, even when they engage in…
Mar 31st, 2025
Fighting for Consumer Rights: Tyler Staggs Featured in Public News Service Article on Insurance Accountability
At Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers, we are dedicated to protecting consumers from unfair insurance practices. That’s why we are proud to share that our own Tyler Staggs was recently quoted in a Public News Service article discussing new legislation aimed at holding insurance companies accountable under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA). The Importance of the Legislation For too long, insurance companies have been able to deny, delay, or underpay valid claims with little consequence….
Mar 24th, 2025
Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers: Leading the Charge on Moody Claims
At Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers, our team is at the forefront of litigating claims arising from the Oregon Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, commonly known as Moody claims. Drawing on decades of experience representing insurance companies under the mentorship of Ralph Spooner, we are now leveraging that knowledge to fight for policyholders in both trial and appellate courts. Recently, firm lawyers Ralph Spooner and Dave Smith were honored to present to the Deschutes County legal…