University of Oregon professor’s equal pay lawsuit can proceed to jury trial

By Meerah Powell (OPB)
March 16, 2021 4:54 p.m. Updated: March 16, 2021 6:40 p.m.

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion Monday partially sided with UO psychology professor Jennifer Freyd — greenlighting a jury trial. The university said in a statement that it will decide over the next few days whether to appeal.