Lithia Motors Suit Will be Decided by Jury

The Oregon Supreme Court says it will be up to a jury trial now to decide whether Michael Cocchiara is entitled to compensation for being promised a job, but not getting it.

According to court documents, Cocchiara had a heart attack and was told by his doctor to find a less stressful job.

The documents said he was offered a position with the Mail Tribune, but declined it because Lithia officials said there was a new position available to suit his health needs.

However, court documents said Cocchiara was never hired for the job at Lithia.

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