Respect for Justice Fadeley's views on sexual activity was seriously diminished by the sexual harassment allegations which resulted in him leaving the court just ahead of Supreme Court disciplinary action.  

 "It was said about Fadeley that: “During a period when women went from being office toys and decoration to serious partners in the world of work, I think Ed was one of those people who never really understood the transition.” Mary Botkin, labor lobbyist".

"During his campaign in 1988 Fadeley violated the rules of judicial ethics by asking for campaign contributions  This led to the first time in the history of the Oregon Supreme Court that the court censured one of its own members."