Course of Employment Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-05.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Retention Claims Key point 10-07.02. Many courts have ruled that the First Amendment prevents churches from being
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-09.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-10.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent supervision
Defamation Key point 10-15. The First Amendment limits, but does not eliminate, a church’s liability for
Sexual Harassment Key Point 8-12.05. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII
The Minority View: The Government May Restrict Church Construction in Residential Zones Key point 7-06.02. Some courts permit local zoning commissions to restrict the location of churches
Judicial Nonintervention Key point 6-10.01. According to the majority view, the civil courts will not resolve disputes
Remedies for Improper Discipline or Dismissal Key point 6-10.04. Courts willing to intervene in disputes challenging the discipline of a church
“Accountings” of Church Funds Key point 6-03.02. Most courts have viewed requests by church members for an “accounting” of