Alaska State Commission for Human Rights v. Yellow Cab

OPINION

BOOCHEVER, Justice.

In this case, we must consider the requirements for a prima facie case of sex discrimination in an action brought against a private company. We hold that the correct test was utilized by the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (hereinafter “Commission”), and find that there is substantial evidence to support the Commission’s finding that Wendy Mayer, the real party in interest, established each element of a prima facie case. Consequently, we reinstate the Commission’s decision, which was reversed by the superior court, that appellee, Yellow Cab, discriminated…