Michelle Vinson sued Meritor Savings Bank claiming that she had "constantly been subjected to sexual harassment.". She claimed that Sidney Taylor, a vice-president and branch manager, made sexual advances toward her, to which she acquiesced out of fear of losing her job. She testified that Taylor fondled her in front of other employees and forcibly raped her. Which of the following statements is
TRUE?
a. Vinson may establish a violation of Title VII by proving that discrimination based on sex created a hostile or abusive work environment.
b. While sexual harassment can violate Title VII, only Taylor would be liable, not the bank.
c. Vinson cannot state a claim for quid pro quo harassment because she acquiesced.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
a
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