Legal Opinion
Fernando C. HARVEY, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Thorne BLAKE, Defendant-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 1, 1990No. 89-2215PublishedCited by 175 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GEE, Circuit Judge:
Today’s case presents the question whether a city-employed supervisor ac cused of sexual harassment may utilize the defense of qualified immunity against a demand for backpay under Title VII. Because under Title VII a public official may be liable in her official capacity only, the doctrine of qualified immunity, which protects the official from personal liability, is inapplicable.
Facts
The appellee, Fernando Harvey, was hired by the City of Houston to serve as an Inspector I in its Public Service Department. The appellant, Thorne Blake, was Mr. Harvey’s supervisor.
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2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Robert B. Brown v. Texas a & M UniversityCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
- Hamilton v. RodgersCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
- Barbara S. Clanton v. Orleans Parish School BoardCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
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