California · Civil Code
CIV §51.9: (a) A person is liable in a cause of action for sexual harassment under this section when the plaintiff proves all of the following elements: (1) There is a business, service, or professional relation
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A person can be sued for sexual harassment when a business, service, or professional relationship exists and the plaintiff proves all required elements of the claim.
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