Ousted OHSU Healthcare CEO files lawsuit alleging wrongful termination, discrimination
Tarek Salaway's complaint contests the academic system's publicly shared account of his conduct and seeks $15.5 million in damages.
The former CEO of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Healthcare, Tarek Salaway, has filed a $15.5 million lawsuit against the academic system, claiming wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and discrimination. He was appointed to the CEO position in December 2022 and was terminated in early April 2023. Public records revealed an investigation into Salaway's behavior, which included allegations of unprofessional and aggressive conduct.
Salaway disputes these claims, stating that he was terminated due to pushback from colleagues who preferred maintaining the status quo. The investigation report and lawsuit mention an incident where an anonymous hospital administrator claimed Salaway had allegedly expressed violent intentions towards her, using a hand gesture similar to a baseball umpire's "strike three, you're out" motion.
Salaway alleges that the investigation was a pretext for his termination and that OHSU has not released his account of his experiences and concerns regarding the organization's culture to the public. OHSU denies these allegations and is defending against the lawsuit.
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