Bush v. Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Plaintiff, who is confined to a wheelchair, brought this action against the defendant bus operator because of alleged discrimination on account of plaintiffs handicap. As it went to the jury, plaintiffs complaint alleged two causes of action: Count I based on ORS 659.425 and 30.670, and Count II for breach of a “contract to provide carriage.” The jury found for plaintiff on Count I and for defendant on Count II. Defendant appeals from the judgment entered on the jury verdict for plaintiff, claiming that the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss Count I. The issue is…