Case Result

$21.5M

Shooting Victim

2019

Trial Verdict

Portland, OR

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Case Details

Crook County Circuit Court Awards $21.5 Million to Nicholas Ricks, who suffered severe and permanent injuries in a near-fatal shooting, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. The shooting occurred in a Prineville bar in December 2017 when Ricks helped to break up a fight and was shot several times in the back by Omar Araim. Injuries included damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, soft tissue, thoracic spine, lumbar region, and right arm, shattering L1 and L2 vertebrae, causing complete paralysis of bladder, bowel, pelvis, and legs. Ricks had 16 surgeries and suffers severe pain and emotional distress.

Additional Notes

Crook County Circuit Court awarded $21.5 million to Nicholas Ricks for severe and permanent injuries from a near-fatal shooting. Tim Williams represented Ricks. The shooting occurred in December 2017. The award represents monetary relief for devastating and life-altering injuries.

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