Lena Ryan

California Supreme Court Eliminates Damages in FEHA Discrimination Cases Where Employer Proves Mixed Motive Defense

Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling clarifying details of the “mixed-motive” defense applicable to discrimination claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). Harris v....more

2/25/2013 - Appeals Discrimination FEHA Harris v City of Santa Monica Mixed Motive Cases Pregnancy Pregnancy Discrimination Prejudicial Error Reversal Same-Decision Defense Standard of Proof