Former OHSU CEO Sues Over Termination | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

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…