Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation District

Defendant appeals a judgment for plaintiffs on plaintiffs’ negligence claim. Plaintiffs cross-appeal, challenging the partial summary judgment on and dismissal of their breach of contract claim. We reverse on the appeal and affirm on the cross-appeal.

Plaintiffs own several farms, including the Gun Club Farm and the Gregg Farm in Washington County. Defendant is an irrigation district and a public body under the Oregon Tort Claims Act. ORS 30.260. Plaintiffs were members of defendant and paid members’ fees and assessments. Defendant was formed to act as the spokesman and information source for…