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The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California<br />

Strict Liability<br />

• Under California’s FEHA, the <strong>University</strong> is strictly<br />

liable for unlawful harassment by supervisors.<br />

– No defense to liability.<br />

– Possible defense to damages under the<br />

doctr<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> “avoidable consequences.” State<br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Health Services v. Superior Court<br />

(2003) 31 Cal.4th 1026.<br />

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