The text discussed the case of Dunkley v. S. Coraluzzo Petroleum Transporters, where the New Jersey Appellate Court addressed an employer's liability for the harassing conduct of its supervisor. Which of the following was the result?
A) The employer was not vicariously liable because it maintained a handbook of anti-discrimination policies and complaint methods, provided it to employees upon hire and directed them to become familiar with the information provided, and took steps to prevent plaintiff from further harassment.
B) The employer was not vicariously liable because it fired the supervisor.
C) The plaintiff was successful because the employer did not have any policies in place to prevent the harassment that occurred and the employer did not take steps to prevent the harassment once it became aware.
D) The plaintiff was successful because the employer could not prove its employees were aware or should have been aware of its policies.
E) The plaintiff was successful because the employer admitted it knew the supervisor harassed the plaintiff but failed to take action.

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The employer was not found vicariously liable due to its proactive measures in maintaining and communicating anti-discrimination policies, and taking steps to prevent further harassment, demonstrating due diligence in preventing workplace harassment.

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