Harris v. City of Santa Monica: Supreme Court Schedules Oral Argument in FEHA "Mixed-Motive" Case

The California Supreme Court today announced that it will hear oral argument in Harris v. Superior Court on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in Los Angeles.  Harris presents the following issue: 

Does the "mixed-motive" defense apply to employment discrimination claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, section 12900 et seq.)?

The Court's case summary is here.  

Los Angeles oral arguments are at the Ronald Reagan State Office Building, 300 South Spring Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles.