Brooks v. City of Beaverton

Plaintiff, a former City of Beaverton police officer who retired because of an on-the-job physical disability, brought this action against the city seeking interpretation and specific performance of a disability provision contained in a collective bargaining agreement between the Beaverton Police Association and the city. The trial court granted the city’s motion for summary judgment on its affirmative defense that plaintiff had not complied with the grievance provisions of the agreement and, therefore, had no right to bring this action. Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.

Plaintiffs underlying…