The following blog entry is written to illustrate an example of a sexual harassment case. Reviewing this kind of lawsuit should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in personal injury cases present such issues to the court.
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this sexual harassment case and its proceedings.)
Plaintiff attempted to complain to human resources but nothing was done. Plaintiff said defendant Curtis’s mother was the manager of the HR department and she promised to talk to her sons. Plaintiff believed because of the agreement she was required to sign when she was hired, which included a non-compete clause, she was unable to leave the company.
At another trade show, defendant Curtis required plaintiff to attend a cocktail party. Defendant Curtis tried to force plaintiff to drink more alcohol but she would not because she did not feel well. Defendant Curtis said, “Get on your knees and suck my penis and you will feel better.” Later in the evening, defendant Curtis grabbed plaintiff by the arm and forced her to leave, saying: “I need to get laid.” Plaintiff said on the ride back to the hotel, defendant Curtis continually placed his hands on her buttocks, thighs, and intimate areas. Plaintiff tried to get away and told him, “No!”
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Plaintiff complained of the incident to defendant ABC but nothing was done. Instead, on April 28, 2008, she received a letter terminating her employment.
Defendants denied plaintiff’s allegations and contended that plaintiff’s lawsuit was a sham to protect a competing copy business that she started while working as a manager at defendant ABC and on its payroll.
SUMMARY:
Verdict/Judgment: Plaintiff
Verdict/Judgment Amount: $60,000
$20,000 for claim of sexual harassment against defendant ABC; $5,000 for claim of failure to prevent sexual harassment against defendant ABC; $20,000 for claims of sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress against defendant Curtis; $5,000 for claims of sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress against defendant ABC; $10,000 for claims of sexual harassment, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress against defendant Curtis.
Trial Type: Bench
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