Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Rabidue v. Osceola Refining Co.

Rabidue v. Osceola Refin. Co., 481 U.S. 1041 (1987)

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1987-05-04
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • agreeing that front pay may be an appropriate remedy when reinstatement is inappropriate
  • prolonged exposure to sexually hostile employee who was habitually vulgar and displayed nude photos at work
  • promptness and adequacy of employer’s response to correct instances of alleged sexual harassment is of significance in assessing a sexually hostile environment claim
  • proof that the harassment significantly affects plaintiffs psychological well-being essential element of harassment claim
  • district court’s interpretation of facts is to be adopted where multiple interpretations may exist
  • "A finding is clearly erroneous when although there is evidence to support it, the reviewing court on the entire evidence is left with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed."
  • front pay appropriate when necessary to make plaintiff whole

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pending
Cited by
183 opinions

C. A. 6th Cir. Motion of Michigan Trial Lawyers Association for leave to file *1042 a brief as amicus curiae granted. Certiorari denied.