Must the plaintiff in a sexual harrassment suit suffer economic damage to have a viable case? The judge in the Jones-Clinton matter, following case law as it exists, said yes, and tossed that suit. But the Supreme Court is giving itself a chance to refine the law -- and possibly give Jones' appeal a boost -- when it hears arguments today. The court could narrow the standard to the plaintiff simply perceiving an economic threat.
Harrassment Case
Must the plaintiff in a sexual harrassment suit suffer economic damage to have a viable case? The judge in the Jones-Clinton matter, following case law as it exists, said yes, and tossed that suit. But the Supreme Court is giving itself a chance to refine the law -- and possibly give Jones' appeal a boost -- when it hears arguments today. The court could narrow the standard to the plaintiff simply perceiving an economic threat.
