Decker v. Clark

Plaintiffs are two former sergeants in the Portland Police Bureau who were dismissed in November, 1987, on grounds that included their alleged purchase and use of cocaine over a period of years. In this civil action, they claim that the terminations violated their rights under the Oregon and United States Constitutions. They seek reinstatement, back pay and attorney fees under Article I, section 12, of the Oregon Constitution1 and under 42 USC § 1983. Defendants are the City of Portland and its mayor, who was also the Police Commissioner. The trial court granted summary judgment to defendants…