In a case of first impression, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a plaintiff who successfully sues for sexual harassment under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act cannot also recover damages for a common-law claim of negligent supervision and retention. Two employment law experts say the 7-2 decision in Waffle House v. Cathie Williams is a huge win for employers and an "appalling" loss for employees who are victims of sexual harassment at work.
June 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
In a case of first impression, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a plaintiff who successfully sues for sexual harassment under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act cannot also recover damages for a common-law claim of negligent supervision and retention.
Two employment law experts say the 7-2 decision in Waffle House v. Cathie Williams (pdf) is a huge win for employers and an “appalling” loss for employees who are victims of sexual harassment at work.
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