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Judges and Judiciary,
California Courts of Appeal

Jun. 17, 2022

Panel to decide if victim is real party of interest when convicted harasser appeals

The case originated from a decision by UC Santa Barbara that plaintiff and respondent John Doe was guilty of sexual misconduct. Doe subsequently sought judicial review in Alameda County Superior Court, claiming the university did not give him due process or a fair hearing and UCSB did not have sufficient evidence when the school made its decision. The victim was not notified of the review.

A three justice panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal heard oral arguments Wednesday for a case that could set a precedent for Title IX sexual harassment case judicial review matters.

The case originated from a decision by UC Santa Barbara that plaintiff and respondent John Doe was guilty of sexual misconduct. Doe subsequently sought judicial review in Alameda County Superior Court, claiming the university did not give him due process...

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