Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Rabidue v. Osceola Refining Co.

481 U.S. 1041

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.