The California Court of Appeal recently highlighted a fundamental flaw in the California Civil Jury Instructions (“CACI”) on a cause of action for retaliation in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). The instruction is missing the element of retaliatory intent or animus. This flaw has not been brought to the forefront previously
“Me-Too” Evidence In Harassment Case May Be Used To Impeach Alleged Perpetrator’s Denial
In the case of Pantoja v. Anton, Lorraine Pantoja worked as a receptionist/secretary for a law firm owned by Thomas Anton. Pantoja alleges that Anton would slap her buttocks, touch her buttocks and leg, and once asked for a shoulder massage. He also referred to his employees as “my Mexicans.” Eventually, Anton called Pantoja a