Legal Opinion
Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 9, 1993No. 92-1168PublishedCited by 8,047 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice O’Connor
In this case we consider the definition of a discriminatorily “abusive work environment” (also known as a “hostile work *19environment”) under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 253, as amended, 42 U. S. C. § 2000e et seq. (1988 ed., Supp. III).
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Teresa Harris worked as a manager at Forklift Systems, Inc., an equipment rental company, from April 1985 until October 1987. Charles Hardy was Forklift’s president.
The- Magistrate found that, throughout Harris’ time at Forklift, Hardy often insulted her because of her gender and often made her the target of unwanted sexual innuendos.…
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