A new legal defense fund has been set up by the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association to help restaurant owners in the state with the cost of filing a lawsuit against the Governor or the county for losses incurred during the Covid pandemic.  Greg Astley with the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association says their initial lawsuit against the Governor for restricting in-person dining failed to bring results … but he says this new fund underscores the association’s commitment to helping restaurants stay afloat by footing the bill for any legal recourse restaurant owners in the state choose to take.