Scenario: "Even Steven"

Please read the below scenario to test your knowledge.

"Even Steven"

Brittany is a student in the Accounting Department. One day she visits Samantha, Chair of the Accounting Department, and tearfully tells her that Steven, an Accounting Professor, gave her an "F" in one of her courses because she wouldn't continue seeing him romantically. Samantha is sympathetic and calms Brittany down, promising to try to resolve the matter informally with Steven. Samantha later speaks with Steven about the situation, but that's all she does. Samantha does not pass the information on to anyone else at the College. Brittany later files a sexual harassment lawsuit.

True or false: The College can be held liable for Steven's conduct, even though Samantha spoke to him about it.