Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Punitive damages in a sexual harassment case

Am I entitled to punitive damages under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California?


Asked on 1/08/98, 3:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bahman Eslamboly Eslamboly & Barlavi

Punitive damages in a sexual harassment case - REPLY

Yes, you are entitled to punitive damages under the FEHA the employer is liable for punitive damages if the employer:

Employed the harassing individual with knowledge of his or her unfitness for the position and in conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others; or Authorized or ratified the wrongful conduct

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Answered on 1/08/98, 3:42 am


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