Johnson v. Indopco, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis
1993
Citation profile
3 federal appellate ·
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Applies 42 U.S.C. § 1981 (Civil Rights Act of 1866) · 42 U.S.C. § 2000E (§ 701 of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) · 42 U.S.C. § 2000E (§ 703 of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
Relies on Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine · Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson · Zipes v. Trans World Airlines, Inc. · Patterson v. McLean Credit Union · Henson v. City of Dundee
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“Wilkes’ [first amended Count III] ... fails to state a cause of action for sexual harassment under Title VII____ In the case at bar, the acts complained of under the [first amended Count III] do not rise to the level of “severe or pervasive” such that they alter the condition of Wilkes’ employment or create an abusive working environment____ Furthermore, the factual allegations under the [first amended Count III] are insufficient to state a cause of action for quid pro quo harassment. While the alleged sexually connotative inquiries were inappropriate and suggest that Chambers was an insensitive individual who lacked the necessary social etiquette, the inquiries do not rise to the level of sexual advances or requests for sexual favor actionable under Title VII. Moreover, Wilkes has not demonstrated a sufficient nexus between the inquiries and the denial of her employment. Hence, Wilkes’ [first amended Count III] is dismissed [without prejudice] for failure to state a cause of action.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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