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The Oregonian Reports on Wrongful Death Suit Brought by D’Amore Law Group Following Fatal Lincoln City Hotel Attack

Attorneys from D’Amore Law Group have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Debra Cole, whose husband, Bradley Cole, was murdered at the Ashley Inn & Suites in Lincoln City. The couple had traveled to the hotel to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary.

As detailed in The Oregonian, Bradley was walking their dog on the hotel grounds when he was attacked by another guest, Roland Evans-Freke. According to the lawsuit, Evans-Freke had a long history of psychiatric hospitalizations and violent behavior. He demanded Bradley hand over his dog and viciously assaulted him when he refused. Evans-Freke returned multiple times to continue the attack. Bradley died from his injuries at the scene.

The suit names Roland Evans-Freke and his father, Stephen Evans-Freke, as well as the Ashley Inn & Suites, as defendants. According to the complaint, hotel staff and Evans-Freke’s father were fully aware of Roland’s escalating instability and threatening behavior towards hotel guests and staff. Despite frequent reports and warnings, no action was taken to remove Roland from the hotel or warn other guests.

D’Amore Law Group stands with the Cole family and will do everything in our power to hold defendants fully accountable for Bradley’s tragic and preventable death.

The lawsuit was also covered by the Daily Mail and the Lincoln City Chronicle.

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About the <span>Author</span>

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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