Van Gordon v. Portland General Electric Co.

Plaintiff Brock Van Gordon was burned in the hot water at Austin Hot Springs, a park owned and operated by Portland General Electric. He contends that PGE was liable under a statute which exonerated the owners of recreational land from liability for negligent conduct but retains liability for injuries arising from reckless conduct. He contends PGE was reckless in failing to warn of the dangers at this park. A jury agreed and awarded damages. PGE appealed and the Court of Appeals reversed, holding that as a matter of law PGE’s behavior was not reckless. We disagree and remand to the Court of…