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Faragher defense in New Jersey

5 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerthgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2016
2 sentences

2016In Aguas v. State, 220 N.J. 494, 522-24 , 107 A.3d 1250 (2015), we adopted the affirmative defense established by the Supreme Court in Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 524 U.S. 742, 765 , 118 S.Ct. 2257, 2270 , 141 L.Ed.2d 633, 655 (1998) (the “Ellerth/Faragher test”).

2016In Aguas v. State, 220 N.J. 494, 522-24 , 107 A.3d 1250 (2015), we adopted the affirmative defense established by the Supreme Court in Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 524 U.S. 742, 765 , 118 S.Ct. 2257, 2270 , 141 L.Ed.2d 633, 655 (1998) (the “Ellerth/Faragher test”).

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Lehmann v. Toys 'R' US, Inc.green
nj · 1993 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Lehmann, supra, 182 N.J. at 625-26, 626 A.2d 445 .

2015See Lehmann, supra, 182 N.J. at 625-26, 626 A.2d 445 .

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Nini v. Mercer County Community Collegegreen
nj · 2010 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Nini, supra, 202 N.J. at 108-09 , 995 A.2d 1094 (noting that LAD “should be liberally construed” because it “is remedial social legislation”).

2015See Nini, supra, 202 N.J. at 108-09 , 995 A.2d 1094 (noting that LAD “should be liberally construed” because it “is remedial social legislation”).

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Entrot v. BASF Corp.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Entrot v. BASF Corp., 359 N.J.Super. 162, 187 , 819 A.2d 447 (App.Div.2003) (anticipating adoption of Ellerth/Faragher affirmative defense, and holding that “there is no barrier to the application of a Title VII defense [based on Ellerth/Faragher] to an LAD action”). 8 In a hostile work environment sexual harassment case under the LAD in which the plaintiff alleges employer vicarious liability under Restatement § 219(2)(d), the plaintiff has the initial burden of presenting a prima facie hostile work environment claim.

2015See Entrot v. BASF Corp., 359 N.J.Super. 162, 187 , 819 A.2d 447 (App.Div.2003) (anticipating adoption of Ellerth/Faragher affirmative defense, and holding that “there is no barrier to the application of a Title VII defense [based on Ellerth/Faragher] to an LAD action”). 8 In a hostile work environment sexual harassment case under the LAD in which the plaintiff alleges employer vicarious liability under Restatement § 219(2)(d), the plaintiff has the initial burden of presenting a prima facie hostile work environment claim.

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Faragher v. City of Boca Ratongreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003However, the Ellerth/Faragher defense, according to the Court that conceived it, is not "available ... when the supervisor's harassment culminates in a tangible employment action, such as discharge, demotion, or undesirable reassignment." Ellerth, supra, 524 U.S. at 765, 118 S.Ct. at 2270 , 141 L.Ed. 2d at 655 ; Faragher, supra, 524 U.S. at 808, 118 S.Ct. at 2293 , 141 L.Ed. 2d at 689 . (emphasis supplied).

2003However, the Ellerth/Faragher defense, according to the Court that conceived it, is not "available ... when the supervisor's harassment culminates in a tangible employment action, such as discharge, demotion, or undesirable reassignment." Ellerth, supra, 524 U.S. at 765, 118 S.Ct. at 2270 , 141 L.Ed. 2d at 655 ; Faragher, supra, 524 U.S. at 808, 118 S.Ct. at 2293 , 141 L.Ed. 2d at 689 . (emphasis supplied).

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Veronica Caridad, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Metro-North Commuter Railroadred
ca2 · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Compare Caridad v. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, 191 F. 3d 283, 294-95 (2d Cir.1999) (ruling that a "constructive discharge" is not a "tangible employment action" because it "is not ratified or approved by the employer"), cert. denied, 529 U.S. 1107 , 120 S.Ct. 1959 , 146 L.Ed. 2d 791 (2000), with Jackson v. Ark.

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Metro-North Commuter Railroad v. Norrisgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Compare Caridad v. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, 191 F. 3d 283, 294-95 (2d Cir.1999) (ruling that a "constructive discharge" is not a "tangible employment action" because it "is not ratified or approved by the employer"), cert. denied, 529 U.S. 1107 , 120 S.Ct. 1959 , 146 L.Ed. 2d 791 (2000), with Jackson v. Ark.

2003Compare Caridad v. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, 191 F. 3d 283, 294-95 (2d Cir.1999) (ruling that a "constructive discharge" is not a "tangible employment action" because it "is not ratified or approved by the employer"), cert. denied, 529 U.S. 1107 , 120 S.Ct. 1959 , 146 L.Ed. 2d 791 (2000), with Jackson v. Ark.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Ilda Aguas v. State of New Jersey (072467) green
nj · 2015
2 sentences

2026Thereafter, in Aguas v. State, 220 N.J. 494 (2015), our Court "adopt[ed] the Ellerth/Faragher analysis for supervisor sexual harassment cases in which a hostile work environment is claimed pursuant to the LAD, and no tangible employment action is taken." Id. at 521-23 .

2026Thereafter, in Aguas v. State, 220 N.J. 494 (2015), our Court "adopt[ed] the Ellerth/Faragher analysis for supervisor sexual harassment cases in which a hostile work environment is claimed pursuant to the LAD, and no tangible employment action is taken." Id. at 521-23 .

22016–2026
Brian Dunkley v. S. Coraluzzo Petroleum Transporters green
njsuperctappdiv · 2015
2 sentences

2016The panel stated that Aguas requires a showing that the employer “acted in a reasonable and prompt manner to prevent or correct the harassing behavior[.]” Dunkley v. S. Coraluzzo Petroleum Transporters, 441 N.J.Super. 322, 338 , 118 A.3d 355 (2015) (citing Aguas, supra, 441 N.J. at 521, 107 A.3d 1250 ).

2016The panel stated that Aguas requires a showing that the employer “acted in a reasonable and prompt manner to prevent or correct the harassing behavior[.]” Dunkley v. S. Coraluzzo Petroleum Transporters, 441 N.J.Super. 322, 338 , 118 A.3d 355 (2015) (citing Aguas, supra, 441 N.J. at 521, 107 A.3d 1250 ).

12016–2016
Bank One, Kentucky, N.A. v. Murphy green
ky · 2001
2 sentences

2015Post at 538-42, 107 4.3d at 1278-80, see, e.g., Bank One v. Murphy, 52 S.W.3d 540 (Ky.2001); Frieler v. Carlson Mktg.

2015Post at ___ (slip op. at 13-17), see, e.g., Bank One v. Murphy, 52 S.W.3d 540 (Ky. 2001); Frieler v. Carlson Mktg.

12015–2015
Cherry v. Menard, Inc. green
iand · 2000
2 sentences

2003We find ourselves in agreement with the Cherry court's conclusion that "a constructive discharge resulting from sexually harassing conduct of a supervisor does constitute a `tangible employment action' within the meaning of the Ellerth/Faragher standard, and therefore would deprive an employer of the Ellerth/Faragher defense to vicarious liability." Cherry, supra, 101 F.Supp. 2d at 1175 .

2003We find ourselves in agreement with the Cherry court's conclusion that "a constructive discharge resulting from sexually harassing conduct of a supervisor does constitute a `tangible employment action' within the meaning of the Ellerth/Faragher standard, and therefore would deprive an employer of the Ellerth/Faragher defense to vicarious liability." Cherry, supra, 101 F.Supp. 2d at 1175 .

12003–2003
Mancuso v. City of Atlantic City green
njd · 2002
1 sentence

2003In Mancuso v. City of Atlantic City, 193 F.Supp. 2d 789 , 798-99 n. 7 (D.N.J.2002), New Jersey's federal district court recognized that the Ellerth/Faragher defense had never been applied to an LAD claim.

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 10:5-1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NJ 5 (2003–2026) IA 2 (2017–2017) WA 2 (2000–2000) CA 2 (2002–2003) CT 2 (2024–2024)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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