Harris v. City of Santa Monica has been pending before the California Supreme Court since 2011. On December 4, 2012, the Supreme Court held oral arguments, and issued its long-awaited opinion on February 7, 2013. The issue pending before the Supreme Court was whether giving a mixed-motive jury instruction under California’s Fair Employment and Housing
State Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Harris v. City of Santa Monica case
Harris v. City of Santa Monica has been pending before the California Supreme Court since 2011. Melanie Poturica and I submitted an amicus brief in the matter, supporting the City’s arguments. On December 4, 2012, the Supreme Court held oral arguments and will issue its opinion within 90 days, in 2013.
In Harris, plaintiff
Supreme Court To Determine Availability Of Mixed-Motive Defense For Employers
Harris v. City of Santa Monica is currently pending before the California Supreme Court. It is unclear at this point when a decision will be handed down, but we are closely monitoring the case and will continue to do so. Oral arguments have not been held yet.
In Harris, plaintiff disclosed to her supervisor