Former OHSU CEO Sues Over Termination | Portland News

A former OHSU CEO is suing the health system for $15 million, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on his identity as a gay, Muslim man of color. Hired in December 2025 after a two-year search, he was fired just months later amid claims he threatened to cut someone’s throat — a charge his team says stems from racist, anti-Muslim bias and hearsay. He also reported a racist incident involving a colleague and was placed on involuntary leave after being told he was under investigation. Salaway further contends that colleagues resisted his patient safety initiatives and questioned spending $3 million on renovations at a financially struggling facility. OHSU denies any link to discrimination or safety concerns, while Salaway seeks additional damages for lost housing costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/952867e1e7ad9e9c