ORS 30.845: Action against person who summons police with improper intent; attorney fees.

(1) A person may bring a civil action for damages against any person who knowingly causes a police officer to arrive at a location to contact another person with the intent to:

      (a) Infringe on the other person’s rights under the Oregon or United States Constitutions;

      (b) Unlawfully discriminate against the other person;

      (c) Cause the other person to feel harassed, humiliated or embarrassed;

      (d) Cause the other person to be expelled from a place in which the other person is lawfully located; or

      (e) Damage the other person’s:

      (A) Reputation or standing within the community; or

      (B) Financial, economic, consumer or business prospects or interests.

      (2) Upon prevailing in an action under this section, the plaintiff may recover:

      (a) The greater of:

      (A) Special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress; or

      (B) Statutory damages of $250 against each defendant found liable under this section; and

      (b) Punitive damages.

      (3) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.

      (4) A civil action under this section:

      (a) May be brought in the small claims department of a circuit court if the total damages do not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the small claims department.

      (b) Does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this state.