In this wrongful discharge case, plaintiff appeals
the trial court’s judgment in favor of plaintiff’s former
employer, defendant Washington County.1 Plaintiff asserts
that the trial court erred when it granted a directed verdict
to the county based on its conclusion that plaintiff was
not fulfilling an important public duty, which is a required
element of a wrongful dischar... More...    $0 (02-08-2017 - OR)

Diane Sanders, a former employee of the City of Newport (“the Cityâ€�), sued the City when it refused to reinstate her after she took an approved medical leave. In her complaint, Sanders alleged that the City violated the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLAâ€�), the Oregon Family Leave Act (“OFLAâ€�), and other state and federal laws when it failed to reinstate her after she took FML... More...    $0 (03-18-2011 - OR)

This case presents two issues concerning damages under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLAâ€�). 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654 (2006). In an issue of first impression, we consider whether the court, rather than the jury, determines the amount of the front pay award1 and whether the district court’s calculation of that award was clearly erroneous. Second, we address whether the district court... More...    $0 (02-26-2010 - OR)

Appellant Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon ("TriMet") appeals a trial verdict in favor of Appellee Frank Farrell ("Farrell") awarding him $1,110.00 in lost wages under the Family Medical Leave Act (the "FMLA"). TriMet presents a single issue on appeal: Whether the FMLA allows a plaintiff to recover damages for absences from work that were caused by an emotional condi... More...    $0 (06-27-2008 - OR)