By Sean C. Morgan
Lebanon Local
Following a 19-day trial, a Linn County jury on Nov. 20 found in favor of 13 Oregon counties, led by Linn County, who sued the State of Oregon for breach of contract by failing to properly manage forest policy and promote timber harvests on Forest Trust land.
Jurors awarded $1 billion in damages.
The trial was held in Linn County Circuit Court from Oct. 24 to Nov. 20, with…