Legal Opinion
Jensen v. Medley
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided December 26, 2003No. CC 9410-07258; CA A97720; SC S48478, S48487PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBalmer, J.
This case requires us to determine and apply the standards under which an international union can be held liable for the wrongful actions of an affiliated local union. Plaintiff brought this action against the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers (International), its Local No. 49 (Local), and others. She alleged various claims, including employment discrimination in violation of the Oregon whistleblower law, former ORS 659.550 (1991), renumbered as ORS 659A.230 (2001), following her employment and subsequent discharge as a bookkeeper and secretary at Local. The…
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