City of Salem v. Salisbury

This case involves a declaratory judgment proceeding under ORS chapter 28 brought by the City of Salem (city) seeking a determination of its statutory and contractual obligation to supply uninsured motorists benefits to its police officers. Defendants and intervenor, Salem Police Employees’ Union (union), appeal from the trial court’s grant of the city’s motion for summary judgment. ORCP 47. Defendants include Officers Steven Salisbury and Theodore Kistner, members of the union, and Officer George Finch, who is not a union member. We reverse.

The underlying facts are not disputed. Defendants,…