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Cal State Jury Awards $6M to Harassment Victim

10/24/2025

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A jury awarded Anissa Rogers, a former associate dean at Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert, $6 million in a harassment case, including $3 million for past and future noneconomic damages.
The court found the university failed to prevent gender harassment and discrimination and retaliated against Rogers.
Rogers alleged CSU leadership ignored complaints, creating a hostile work environment.
The case signals implications for other pending lawsuits in the CSU system.

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A jury awarded Anissa Rogers, a former associate dean at Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert, $6 million in a harassment case, including $3 million for past and future noneconomic damages.
The court found the university failed to prevent gender harassment and discrimination and retaliated against Rogers.
Rogers alleged CSU leadership ignored complaints, creating a hostile work environment.
The case signals implications for other pending lawsuits in the CSU system.