Homeless people file suit against city amid lost possessions
May 24, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Four people experiencing homelessness have filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Portland, saying its contractors have illegally tossed their personal items when razing encampments.
Workers are required under a court ruling when kicking people out to collect and store property that people can’t immediately carry away, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
The lawsuit said the city has repeatedly failed to do so. The individuals argued this has caused people to have to buy new tents and other items needed to survive.
City spokesperson Mark Alejos said the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
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