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Tafoya v. Human Rights Commission

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided October 15, 2013No. Nos. 43003-7-II; 43376-1-IIPublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Dalton, J.*

¶1 Mary Gossard rented a home from David and Faris Tafoya.1 After several months of enduring *219David’s sexual comments and inappropriate behavior, Gossard filed a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (Commission), alleging that the Tafoyas engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation. The Commission filed a formal complaint against the Tafoyas. An administrative law judge (ALJ) found that the Tafoyas violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), chapter 49.60 RCW, by engaging in sex discrimination and retaliation. The Tafoyas appeal, arguing that…

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