Fredrikson & Byron P.A.: Minnesota Court Limits Scope of Aiding and Abetting Sexual Harassment Claims | Practical Law

Fredrikson & Byron P.A.: Minnesota Court Limits Scope of Aiding and Abetting Sexual Harassment Claims | Practical Law

This Fredrikson & Byron P.A. memorandum covers the recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision, Matthews v. Eichorn Motors, Inc., limiting the application of the "aiding and abetting" provisions of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. Section 363A.14. The court held that a plaintiff must establish that the person accused of aiding and abetting knew that the conduct of the person accused of harassment not only constituted a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, but also gave substantial assistance or encouragement to the harasser's conduct. 

Fredrikson & Byron P.A.: Minnesota Court Limits Scope of Aiding and Abetting Sexual Harassment Claims

by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Law stated as at 18 Oct 2011 • Minnesota, United States
This Fredrikson & Byron P.A. memorandum covers the recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision, Matthews v. Eichorn Motors, Inc., limiting the application of the "aiding and abetting" provisions of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. Section 363A.14. The court held that a plaintiff must establish that the person accused of aiding and abetting knew that the conduct of the person accused of harassment not only constituted a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, but also gave substantial assistance or encouragement to the harasser's conduct.