Klinger v. Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc.

Plaintiff operates a retail gasoline station. Defendant operates a “card-lock” service station, where customers are permitted to serve themselves in making gasoline purchases. Plaintiff contends that, by allowing self-service, defendant has violated ORS 480.330.1 He claims that defendant has thereby engaged in “unfair competition” and has also intentionally interfered with plaintiffs business relationships with his customers. He also pleads a claim for injunctive relief. The trial court granted defendant’s motion to dismiss on the ground that plaintiff is not within the class protected by ORS…