LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — The family of a Lake Oswego man killed when a tree fell on his home during a January winter storm has filed an $8.5 million lawsuit against the tree's owner, the city and a homeowners association, according to court documents obtained by KGW.

Joseph L. Ness filed the lawsuit Sept. 17 on behalf of his father's estate against Christopher E. Klock, the City of Lake Oswego and Meadowcreeks at Westwood Homeowners Association.

Frank George Ness Jr. died Jan. 13, 2024, when a large tree from Klock's property fell onto Ness' home during a severe winter storm that brought high winds to the Portland metro area, according to court documents.

The family claims Klock failed to remove, inspect or maintain the tree despite knowing it was dangerous. Court documents show Ness

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