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Case Questions - Select TWO court cases (from different chapters) from the list below, and respond in writing to the case questions...

1. Johnson v. Transportation Agency, Santa Clara County (Ch 8, p 269)

2. Lomack v. City of Newark (Ch 8, p 275)

3. Cleveland Firefighters for Fair Hiring Practices v. City of Cleveland I & II (Ch 8, p 278)

4. Gerald v. University of Puerto Rico (Ch 9, p 304)

5. EEOC v. Management Hospitality of Racine (Ch 9, p 314)

6. Hardage v. CBS (Ch 9, p 319)

Case 1 - Johnson v. Transportation Agency, Santa Clara County

CASE QUESTIONS -

1. What was the legal issue in this case? What did the Supreme Court decide?

2. What does this case reveal about the conditions un- der which affirmative action is legal?

3. What evidence did the county have of the need for affirmative action?

4. Why does the Court conclude that the measures used to implement the county's affirmative action plan do not unduly burden white males such as Johnson?

5. Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not?

Case 2 - Gerald v. University of Puerto Rico

CASE QUESTIONS -

1. What were the legal issues in this case? What did the appeals court decide?

2. Why did the appeals court decide that the alleged conduct of the supervisor was sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile environment for the plaintiff? Do you agree? Why or why not?

3. Why did the appeals court decide that the plain- tiff 's "quid pro quo" (tangible employment action) claim was "trial-worthy"? Do you agree? Why or why not?

4. Do you think that the alleged harassment was "unwelcome" to the plaintiff? Why or why not?

5. Material facts are disputed in this case; the plain- tiff and defendants offered very different accounts of the relevant events. At trial, do you think that the plaintiff will be able to prove her allegations of harassment? Why or why not?

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