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11 California opinions name it 1 courts 2005–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.green
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2022
2 sentences

2022(Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 [“Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.”].) Guthrie’s social media posts related to his personal life, that is, time when he was off work; did not concern or refer to any Starbucks employee; and did not implicate or contain any reference to the workplace.

2015(DeJung, at p. 550; Mokler, at p. 138; Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1144-1145 (Trop).) Thus, when an employee seeks to rely on direct evidence, the question is simply whether the employee’s evidence is sufficient to create a triable issue on whether the employer acted with discriminatory animus. “‘Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) “Direct evidence of retaliation [or discrimination] may consist of remarks made by de

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Morgan v. Regents of the University of Californiagreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2024(Soria v. Univision Radio Los Angeles, Inc. (2016) 5 Cal.App.5th 570, 591 ; Morgan v. Regents of the University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52, 67 (Morgan).) Direct evidence is evidence that proves a fact without inference or presumption.

2014(Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52, 67 .) “Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1146-1149 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 ; see generally Evid.

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DeJung v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2023
2 sentences

2015(DeJung, at p. 550; Mokler, at p. 138; Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1144-1145 (Trop).) Thus, when an employee seeks to rely on direct evidence, the question is simply whether the employee’s evidence is sufficient to create a triable issue on whether the employer acted with discriminatory animus. “‘Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) “Direct evidence of retaliation [or discrimination] may consist of remarks made by de

2015(DeJung, at p. 550; Mokler, at p. 138; Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1144-1145 (Trop).) Thus, when an employee seeks to rely on direct evidence, the question is simply whether the employee’s evidence is sufficient to create a triable issue on whether the employer acted with discriminatory animus. “‘Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) “Direct evidence of retaliation [or discrimination] may consist of remarks made by de

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McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Greengreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

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Colarossi v. COTY US INC.green
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024(Zamora, supra, 71 Cal.App.5th at p. 35; Morgan, at p. 67.) “Direct evidence includes comments that demonstrate discriminatory animus and a causal relationship between those comments and the adverse employment action.” (Zamora, at p. 35.) “ ‘ “Direct evidence of retaliation may consist of remarks made by decisionmakers displaying a retaliatory motive.” ’ ” (Scheer v. Regents of University of California (2022) 76 Cal.App.5th 904 , 917 (quoting Colarossi, supra, 97 Cal.App.4th at p. 1153 ); see also Zamora, at p. 35.) If a plaintiff offers direct evidence of retaliatory animus, generally the emp

2015(DeJung, at p. 550; Mokler, at p. 138; Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1144-1145 (Trop).) Thus, when an employee seeks to rely on direct evidence, the question is simply whether the employee’s evidence is sufficient to create a triable issue on whether the employer acted with discriminatory animus. “‘Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) “Direct evidence of retaliation [or discrimination] may consist of remarks made by de

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Sandell v. Taylor-Listug, Inc.green
calctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015(Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) Accordingly, the statements are not direct evidence of discriminatory animus sufficient to defeat Moneytree’s motion. 2 Rosales contends Sandell v. Taylor-Listug, Inc. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 297 (Sandell), supports her contention that Candido’s and Hernandez’s statements are direct evidence of discriminatory intent.

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Batarse v. Service Employees International Uniongreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015(DeJung, at p. 550; Mokler, at p. 138; Trop v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1133, 1144-1145 (Trop).) Thus, when an employee seeks to rely on direct evidence, the question is simply whether the employee’s evidence is sufficient to create a triable issue on whether the employer acted with discriminatory animus. “‘Direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption.” (Trop, supra, 129 Cal.App.4th at p. 1145 ; see DeJung, supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) “Direct evidence of retaliation [or discrimination] may consist of remarks made by de

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Holly-Anne Geier v. Medtronic, Inc. And David H. Robertsgreen
ca7 · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Evidence of the statements of Betty Thomas (Trop's supervisor at Tall Trees Productions) at Trop's termination, satisfied the direct evidence standard for statements disclosing a discriminatory bias against pregnant employees ( Kennedy v. Schoenberg, Fisher Newman, Ltd. (7th Cir. 1998) 140 F.3d 716 , 724 ( Kennedy ); Geier v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 1996) 99 F.3d 238 , 242 ( Geier )).

2005Evidence of the statements of Betty Thomas (Trap’s supervisor at Tall Trees Productions) at Trap’s termination, satisfied the direct evidence standard for statements disclosing a discriminatory bias against pregnant employees (Kennedy v. Schoenberg, Fisher & Newman, Ltd. (7th Cir. 1998) 140 F.3d 716, 724 (Kennedy); Geier v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 1996) 99 F.3d 238, 242 (Geier)).

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Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc.green
cal · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

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Kennedy v. Schoenberg, Fisher & Newman, Ltd.green
ca7 · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Evidence of the statements of Betty Thomas (Trop's supervisor at Tall Trees Productions) at Trop's termination, satisfied the direct evidence standard for statements disclosing a discriminatory bias against pregnant employees ( Kennedy v. Schoenberg, Fisher Newman, Ltd. (7th Cir. 1998) 140 F.3d 716 , 724 ( Kennedy ); Geier v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 1996) 99 F.3d 238 , 242 ( Geier )).

2005Evidence of the statements of Betty Thomas (Trap’s supervisor at Tall Trees Productions) at Trap’s termination, satisfied the direct evidence standard for statements disclosing a discriminatory bias against pregnant employees (Kennedy v. Schoenberg, Fisher & Newman, Ltd. (7th Cir. 1998) 140 F.3d 716, 724 (Kennedy); Geier v. Medtronic, Inc. (7th Cir. 1996) 99 F.3d 238, 242 (Geier)).

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Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurstongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

2005Because plaintiff Anne Trop presented direct evidence of discrimination ( Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Thurston (1985) 469 U.S. 111 , 121 [ 83 L.Ed.2d 523 , 105 S.Ct. 613 ]), the " McDonnell Douglas " test ( McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) 411 U.S. 792 [ 36 L.Ed.2d 668 , 93 S.Ct. 1817 ]; Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 354 [ 100 Cal.Rptr.2d 352 , 8 P.3d 1089 ]; see Morgan v. Regents of University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52 , 67-68 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 652 ] [direct evidence is evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption] ( Morgan )) is

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Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
Soria v. Univision Radio Los Angeles, Inc. green
calctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2024(Soria v. Univision Radio Los Angeles, Inc. (2016) 5 Cal.App.5th 570, 591 ; Morgan v. Regents of the University of California (2000) 88 Cal.App.4th 52, 67 (Morgan).) Direct evidence is evidence that proves a fact without inference or presumption.

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Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Government Code § 12940 (8) CA § Cal. Government Code § 12900 (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

MN 71 (2004–2035) IN 14 (2001–2023) CA 11 (2005–2026) OH 7 (2007–2026) KS 5 (1990–2024) SC 4 (2001–2022) NM 4 (1981–2003) IL 2 (1986–2022) TN 2 (2000–2006) GA 2 (2011–2023) MI 2 (2020–2024)

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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