I have a law question. Should a person suing for sexual harassment have the right to present evidence that the alleged harasser is engaged in a pattern of "sexual favors for advancement" with others in his (or her) office? Or should the case just stick to what happened to the person suing, and no one else?
Thanks.
2007-03-08 07:59:41 · 9 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do not know the law on this, but it seems to be logical to be able to show a 'pattern' of abuses . In fact, I almost positive that should be permissible .
2007-03-08 08:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd think that a defendant being sued for sexual harrasment at work has legal issues if the plaintiff(one who sued) is introducing evidence The Defendantwas involved in sex for favors at work; the case is built up agianst the defendant in this manner. Purhaps the plaintiff was the one who said "No"...
Brining up past sexual issues in this case, Is known as "foundation"; they will bring it up to support their claim against the defendant; it will not be the reason they are suing or seeking damages. Simply put, it shows a pattern they are complaining about; if it did occure and they can show it did, the defendant is going to pay up in this new case as should be clear to a jury the defendant is a dirtbag.
2007-03-08 08:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Adonai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe yes! It will prove even more that this person has a pattern of behavior that is inappropriate. You should be able to enter any evidence that is relevant to the case. Ultimately the Judge will decide if that evidence is not allowed. But this would defiantly show a pattern of behavior with this person.
2007-03-08 08:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should just stick to the facts of what happened to the person suing. However they will probobly bring in evidence from other cases.
2007-03-08 08:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by castaspella0183 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt to try to talk about other cases to show a pattern. Such evidence could be thrown out be a judge and not considered if the judge does not feel it is relevant or permissable.
2007-03-08 08:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person suing should stick to the events of their own case.
2007-03-08 08:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although character evidence is inadmissable, evidence of a pattern of behavour; modus operendi, is admissable.
Thus, witnesses testifying as to a pattern of sexual harrassment would be allowed, and is definately relevant (and admissable) in your case.
2007-03-08 08:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to your own storie
2007-03-08 08:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how are you going to show that? are you going to get people to get on the stand and say that?
2007-03-08 08:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by urrrp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋