We granted review in this case to consider whether an employee who was terminated in retaliation for supporting a coworker's claim of sexual harassment may state a cause of action for tortious discharge against public policy and, if so, whether the exclusive remedy provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act bar the action. We hold that the claim is actionable under Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
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GANTT v. SENTRY INSURANCE
1 Cal.4th 1083 (1992)
824 P.2d 680
4 Cal. Rptr.2d 874
VINCENT A. GANTT, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. SENTRY INSURANCE et al., Defendants and Appellants.
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February 27, 1992.
February 27, 1992.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, Douglas H. Barton and Bonnie Kathleen Gibson for Defendants and Appellants.
Proskauer, Rose, Goetz & Mendelsohn, Steven G. Drapkin, Philip L. Ross, O'Melveny & Myers, Stephen P. Pepe and Craig A. Horowitz as Amici Curiae on behalf of Defendants and Appellants.
Matheny, Poidmore & Sears, Anthony J. Poidmore and Michael A. Bishop for Plaintiff and Respondent.
Joseph Posner as Amicus Curiae on behalf of Plaintiff and Respondent.
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