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Appeals Court Rejects Harassment Suit Against SIU

Appeals Court Rejects Harassment Suit Against SIU
July 11, 2012 - 4:27am

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday rejected a harassment lawsuit against Southern Illinois University by a student who complained of inappropriate remarks and actions by an emeritus professor. While the court found that the actions by the emeritus professor, if accurately described, were "despicable," the university "responded reasonably" to the complaints, and could not be found liable as a result.

 

 

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