PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon jury has found in favor of an African American man who says he was passed over for a municipal job because of his race.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday that a jury concluded the city of Newberg discriminated against 54-year-old Greg Patton.
The jury awarded $283,500 to Patton for economic losses and damages.
Patton’s lawsuit says he applied for a human resources job, but the city hired a less-qualified applicant who is not black.
Patton’s attorney also says the human resources director tampered with documents related to the hiring process.
The city argues the successful applicant is a woman who has substantial experience and scored higher in an interview with a three-person panel.
The city manager declined to comment on the decision until after the city council is briefed.
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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com
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