Gallison v. City of Portland

Defendant City of Portland appeals from a judgment after a trial without a jury awarding plaintiff damages arising out of a two-car collision which occurred on October 5,1976, at the intersection of two city streets. The trial court concluded that defendant was negligent in installing and failing to adequately inspect the traffic signal lights at the intersection. We reverse on the ground that the alleged acts or omissions were discretionary acts for which the city was immune from liability under ORS 30.265.

The accident occurred at night when plaintiff drove south on Southwest Broadway and…