Karson v. Oregon Liquor Control Commission

On summary judgment, the trial court ruled, among other things, that plaintiff is not an employee of defendant Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and that the OLCC has no statutory obligation to negotiate contract terms with him. The trial court entered judgment accordingly. Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.

The OLCC is responsible for the sale of alcohol in Oregon and is authorized to establish retail liquor stores. ORS 471.725. The OLCC may operate the stores itself or appoint persons known as liquor agents to operate them. ORS 471.750(1). Currently, the OLCC sells alcohol through…