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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... COURTS Lawsuit against PacifiCorp to face trial in Deschutes County Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 15, 2015 at 3:38 PM By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 15, 2015 at 3:38 PM » Social News BEND — The power company PacifiCorp is trying to get part of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over allegations that the company violated a 100-year lease agreement thrown out before the case heads to trial in December. The lawsuit filed in July 2014 by the Central Oregon Irrigation District claims PacifiCorp polluted the Cline Falls hydroelectric plant near Redmond and failed to maintain the site, reported The Bend Bulletin. Attorneys for PacifiCorp filed a motion in May, denying any responsibility for removing old buildings, two dams and other infrastructure. The motion claims the lease doesn't require the company to do so. The 1913 lease was originally set up to allow for irrigation water to be delivered to a nearby 800-acre ranch while allowing for a hydroelectric plant operated by PacifiCorp's predecessor. In 1942, new equipment and buildings were constructed and the lease was amended. The irrigation district is seeking millions of dollars in damages to get rid of the plant's remains and clean up alleged environmental contamination. The civil complaint describes the dams, headgate, flume, powerhouse and other parts of the former plant as "useless, hazardous and dangerous." "All of the structures at Cline Falls are in very poor condition and should be removed by PacifiCorp," Matthew Singer, an attorney for COID, said Monday. A Deschutes County jury is set to decide whether PacifiCorp is at fault, and if so, how much the company will have to pay in damages. The 12-member jury will also have to decide if PacifiCorp should be held responsible for cleaning up contaminants at the site. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Walter Miller is expected to rule on PacifiCorp's motion in the next few weeks. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 15, 2015 at 3:38 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501