Kenneth Flippen vs. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon

Case Background

On February 16, 2022, Plaintiff Kenneth Flippen filed a Personal Injury lawsuit in the Oregon Circuit Court, Multnomah County (Case number: 22CV05847). Judges Christopher J. Marshall, Judith H. Matarazzo, Kelly Skye, Amy M. Baggio, Eric L. Dahlin, and David F. Rees presided over this case.

Cause

Kenneth Flippen filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) following an accident on September 16, 2021. While riding his bicycle at SE 17th Avenue and SE Lafayette Street in Portland, Oregon, a TriMet SUV pulled out in front of him, causing a collision. The incident resulted from the SUV driver's alleged negligence, including failure to stop for a bicyclist, failure to yield the right of way, failure to keep a proper lookout, loss of vehicle control, and excessive speed under the circumstances. This bicycle accident lawsuit highlighted the safety obligations of vehicle operators sharin