Case Review #1: Analysis of the Supreme Court of the United States case of Faragher V. City of Boca Raton (5 points). Search the internet and find The Supreme Court of the United States case of Faragher V. City of Boca Raton. Analyze and present a summary of the case. When preparing the summary, make sure you answer the following questions: 1. Why was the case brought? Give a summary of the factors that led to the case.
The case is around Beth Ann Farangher, she was a lifeguard that brought to the city’s attention that her supervisors, Bill Terry and David Silverman, had created a “sexually hostile atmosphere” at work. The two super visors would initiate constant offensive touching that was un-invited and also speak about women in offensive terms. Farangher stated that Terry would repeatedly touch the female life guards without being invited to do so. The complaint contained allegations that Terry once said the he would never promote a woman to the rank of lieutenant. Silver man had also said to Faragher, “Date me or clean toilets for a year.” A major problem with the case was if the problem had been going on for a while, then it should have been brought to the city’s attention earlier. 2. Based on the case what are two defenses against sexual harassment that can be used by an employer?

3. What is the relevance of this case to Human Resource Management?
The result of the Farangher case is relevant is human resource management because the manner in how employers human resources department handles complaints of sexual harassment can be crucial on the issue of employer liability. 4. Did you agree or disagree with the outcome of the case and why?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faragher_v._City_of_Boca_Raton