Paul Reiber
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Paul Reiber is the Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He was appointed to the court in October of 2003 by Republican Governor James Douglas, and was sworn in as Chief Justice on December 17, 2004.[1] He will be up for a retention election by the General Assembly at the end of his current term in 2009.[2]
Legal education
Chief Justice Reiber received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Hampden-Sydney College in 1970, and obtained his law degree from Suffolk Law School in 1974.[1]
Legal experience
From 1986 until his appointment to the supreme court, he served in private practice.[1]
Insurance settlement in harassment case
Justice Reiber wrote the opinion in a 2004 case revolving around two women's claims to a $100,000 sexual harassment settlement. The women sued their boss for "[making] inappropriate sexual remarks and [engaging] in inappropriate and offensive touching during working hours." They tried to collect the monies from their employer's home and business insurance, but the companies refused to pay, arguing the employer's policy did not cover intentional sexual harassment. Orange County Superior Court Judge Stephen Martin granted the companies summary judgment, finding that the case did not merit a trial. The women appealed to the Vermont Supreme Court, which affirmed Martin's ruling. Paul Reiber, then an Associate Justice, wrote "Because we conclude that [the employer's] intent to harm can be inferred as a matter of law from the nature of his acts, the harm that resulted from his acts does not constitute an 'accident' within the meaning of defendants' policies."[3]
External links
- Paul Reiber Alumni Profile
- Subject: Governor announces Supreme Court appointment
- Brillon case headed to Supreme Court
References
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