Public Hearing Summaries Note: Click on the case title to download the case PDF. Jamiann Hasselquist vs. Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. Date of Decision: November 22, 2024 Basis: Race Resolution: Pre-Hearing Settlement Download decision file (pdf) Pubic hearing summary: In Jamiann Hasselquist v. Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. (OAH No. 23-0053-HRC), Complainant Jamiann Hasselquist observed a sign in Respondent’s window stating Native identification was not accepted when purchasing tobacco. A complaint was filed with the Commission March 30, 2020, and investigation found that the store employee refused to accept tribal identification cards issued by two Alaska Indian tribes. On March 22, 2022, a substantial evidence determination of discrimination was issued. When efforts to conciliate failed, a Certification of Conciliation Failure was filed with the Commission August 1, 2022. As the accusation was being drafted opposing counsel requested a settlement. The Notice of Rescission was filed September 6, 2022. However, no settlement was submitted to the Commission. A Certification of Conciliation Failure was again filed with the Commission December 27, 2022, and an accusation was filed January 3, 2023. Counsel for Respondent was initially open to mediation, and the case was scheduled for court facilitated mediation. However, the parties subsequently decided to place the matter back on the hearing calendar. On or around September 12, 2023, the parties reached a mediated settlement agreement. All terms and conditions of the agreement have been met and the case was closed on November 22, 2024.