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Jury Dismisses $17.5M Lawsuit Against Portland Police

4/23/2026

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Michael Relloque IV filed a $17.5 million lawsuit against the Portland police after a November 2020 fire that left him severely burned and eight fingers lost.
Relloque was intoxicated on mushrooms and marijuana and claimed police negligence for not entering his home after being informed.
A jury dismissed the case after six days of testimony.
The injuries were attributed to Relloque's own actions while intoxicated.

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Michael Relloque IV filed a $17.5 million lawsuit against the Portland police after a November 2020 fire that left him severely burned and eight fingers lost.
Relloque was intoxicated on mushrooms and marijuana and claimed police negligence for not entering his home after being informed.
A jury dismissed the case after six days of testimony.
The injuries were attributed to Relloque's own actions while intoxicated.