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Tag Archives: Sexual harassment
Kissing, Fondling, Propositioning, Questioning and Describing (Sex) Add Up To A Sexual Harassment Trial
On August 8, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed the District of Maryland’s grant of summary judgment for the City of Baltimore in a hostile work environment, quid pro quo sexual harassment, and retaliation … Continue reading
4th Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Sexual Harassment Case
In EEOC v. Fairbrook Medical Clinic, the Fourth Circuit reversed the grant of summary judgment for the defendant on the plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim. More after the break.
Over One Million Reasons To Involve Employment Counsel Early
Courtesy of Ohio Employer’s Law Blog.
Halloween Costumes May Come Back To Haunt You
A decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court shows that an inappropriate Halloween constume may come back to haunt you. The Court affirmed a jury verdict in favor of an employer over the appeal of the plaintiff, who claimed that allowing the … Continue reading
4th Circuit Reverses Dismissal Of Race And Gender Harassment Suit
In a rare published opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed the pretrial dismissal of a race and sex harassment lawsuit on summary judgment. The court’s opinion in EEOC v. Central Wholesalers, Inc. can be found … Continue reading
At What Level Of Management Is Knowledge Of Sexual Harassment Attributed To A Company?
The Third Circuit recently resolved a sexual harassment case against the employee/plaintiff, concluding that someone higher in authority than a “supervisor” must have knowledge of the harassment and/or complaint in order for that knowledge to be imputed to the company … Continue reading
Recent 4th Circuit Decisions of Interest
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit — already famous for not publishing many of its decisions — has continued the trend this year with very few published decisions. Several recent employment law decisions, however, are published decisions … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th Circuit, Discrimination, ERISA, Noncompete Agreements, Sexual harassment
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Supreme Court Hears First Employment Case Of Term
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in its first employment case of the term. The Court will decide whether an employee who participates in an internal sexual harassment investigation is protected from retaliation under Title VII. Given the … Continue reading
4th Circuit Upholds Plaintiff’s Award In Sexual Harassment Case
In Benson v. Thompson Cadillac-Oldsmobile, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld an award of $50,000 in compensatory damages, $111,148.76 in back pay and $60,417.25 in attorney’s fees in a sexual harassment case tried to a jury in North Carolina. A … Continue reading
Recent Jury Verdicts and Settlements
We have a number of verdicts and settlements after the page break. The holiday weekend gave us a chance to accumulate a few extras this time!
Further Reflection On Reeves
The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a post today with additional reflection on the Reeves case, posted immediately below.
Sexual Remarks Not Directed At Plaintiff, And Radio Show, Constitute Sexual Harassment
In Reeves v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the entry of summary judgment in a sexual harassment case, finding that alleged sexual remarks do not have to be directed at the plaintiff … Continue reading
NY Law Firm Files Pre-Emptive Suit Against Rape Claimant
Law.com reports today that a New York law firm has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against a woman who is making rape allegations against her former boss, a firm partner. The story is here. This story follows several recent posts on this … Continue reading
Rob Lowe’s Nanny Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A former nanny for actor Rob Lowe’s children has filed sexual harassment and assault claims against Lowe. The nanny is represented by attorney Gloria Alred. MSNBC has the story here.
Yes Virginia, You Can Get To The Jury In The 4th Circuit
In Moser v. MCC Outdoor LLC, No. 06-1960 (4th Cir. 12/5/2007), the Fourth Circuit reversed the district court’s award of summary judgment on plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim. Despite the Court’s reputation as pro-employer, the Moser case shows … Continue reading
