Workplace Sexual Harassment Blog

Blue collar safety worker Bianca Wisniewski files $20M sexual harassment lawsuit on job

2009-07-25T23:16:00.000-07:00

Pioneering female hardhat Bianca Wisniewski files $20M sexual harassment lawsuit, NYDN, 7/21/09, at p. 4

NYC Settles Sex Harassment Case against Dept of Aging Former Commissioner

2009-01-04T20:40:00.001-08:00

See City settles sex harassment case at Department of the Aging, NYT, 1/1/09, at A21

Failure to Have Sexual Harassment Policy May Hold Employer Liable Says NJ Appellate Court

2008-10-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

See NJ Appellate Court Holds Failure to Have Sexual Harassment Policy is Negligence

Hat tip: Mitchell Rubinstein, Adjunct Professor Law Blog

Hawaiian Tropic Zone Manager Accused by Four Employees of Sexual Harassment and Abuse

2008-10-10T00:08:00.001-07:00

See rom 9/11 to 911 for Hawaiian Tropic Zone manager, NYDN, 10/9/08, at 3

Brooklyn Hospital Nurses' Aide Sues for Sexual Harassment

2008-09-29T23:34:00.001-07:00

See 6M sex harass suit by nurse's aide, NYDN, 9/29/08, at 23

-Lutheran hospital nurse Hunt-Frelow claims fondled at work, told to wear looser clothes, files $6M lawsuit

ESPN Makeup Artist Lawsuit Forced to Arbitration

2008-08-31T01:46:00.000-07:00

See ESPN stars Crawford, Paige off hook in sex-harass suit, NYDN, 8/30/08, at 24

-SDNY judge Koeltl says Ragone signed mandatory arbitration clause and must take groping and propositioning charges to arbitration

NYC High School Teacher Sues DOE over Sexual Harassment by Students

2008-08-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

See "Teacher sues DOE over harassment by students," The Chief-Leader, 8/15/08

-Williamsburg School of Legal Studies teacher claims school principal did nothing to respoond to her complaints-profanity, sexual slang, taunting and rubbing against teacher Reel

Sex harassment suit at New York Times

2008-08-16T21:58:00.000-07:00

See Sex suit at Times, NYP, 8/19/08, at 19

-copy editor suspended 2 weeks for inappropriate behavior towards 33 year old newly hired man

Tavern on the Green Pays Multimillion Settlement for Sexual and Racial Harassment

2008-06-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

See Tavern on the Green to Pay $2.2 Million to Settle Harassment Claim, NYT, 6/3/08, at B3

NYS to Pay Nearly One Million to 23 Pregnant Correction Officers Denied Workers Compensation Paid Leave Status

2008-05-31T22:50:00.001-07:00

See "State to Pay $972G to 23 Pregnant COs Denied 'Comp' Rights," The Chief, 5/30/08, at p. 1

-COs had been transferred from 6 mos paid workers comp leave to unpaid maternity leave

NYC Police Union Lawyer Accused of Groping Female Colleagues

2008-05-25T22:57:00.001-07:00

See "Lawyer Accused of Making Improper Sexual Advances," NYT, 5/24/08, at B5

-Richard Dienst negotiating plea deal

Women Still Face Demeaning Treatment in Science and Technical Fields

2008-05-18T01:27:00.000-07:00

See "Diversity isn't rocket science, is it?," NYT< 5/15/08, at G2

-SET professions science, technology, engineering
-63% harassed, 53% dismissed by men; 51% no mentors; 41% need to be available 24/7

2008-05-18T00:40:00.000-07:00

See "Woman wins a settlement over her bathroom ouster," NYT, 5/14/08, at B3

-NYC West Village restaurant Caliente Cab booted woman from bathroom who looked like man

Ex-Weather Channel Anchorwoman Wins Sex Harassment Suit against Male Co-Anchor

2008-05-12T22:13:00.000-07:00

Weather Channel anchorwoman wins sex harassment suit against male co-anchor, FoxNews, 5/8/08

Uma Thurman's stalker convicted of aggravated harassment

2008-05-08T00:33:00.000-07:00

See "Uma freak's guilty thrill," NYP, 5/7/08, at 9

-Jack Jordan likely to get 6 months in jail, cleared of 2 aggravated harassment charges

NY Federal Judge Dismisses Employee Sexual Harassment Suit against United Nations Based on International Immunity

2008-05-01T22:53:00.000-07:00

See "UN sex suit dismissed by judge," NYP, 5/1/08, at 30

-employee had accused former refugee chief Lubbers of sexual harassment, but Judge Robert Sweet found international organization UN immune from employment-related issues

UPS sued for sexual harassment at Queens facility

2008-04-22T01:23:00.000-07:00

See UPS PICKS UP $16M SEX SUIT, NYP, 4/21/08, at 15

-41 year old Denise Rivera claims supervisor spread false rumors and left vulgar messages on cellphone, then demoted and terminated

Citigroup settles gender bias class action involving 2500 female brokers for $33 million

2008-04-06T05:32:00.000-07:00

See "Citi pays 33M in bias suit," NYDN, 4/5/08, at 27

-Smith Barney successor also will appoint diversity monitor and industrial psychologist to monitor changes-company did not fairly assign accounts and bonuses to female brokers as well as training and sales support

New Law Law Review Article Regarding Harassment on University Campuses

2008-03-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

In case you or your readers are interested, I have just posted on SSRN a new article that addresses higher education law. Specifically, my article argues that harassment typically falls outside of the scope of the First Amendment.
http://ssrn.com/abstract=1112189

I would be delighted to hear your comments.
Ken

Kenneth L. Marcus
Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Chair in Equality and Justice in America
and Visiting Professor of Public Affairs
Baruch College School of Public Affairs
The City University of New York
One Bernard Baruch Way, Box D-0901
New York, NY 10010

Office Location: 137 East 22nd Street, Room 403

Phone: 646-660-6989
Fax: (646) 660-6701
Email: Marcus_Kenneth@baruch.cuny.edu

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View my research on my SSRN Author page:
http://ssrn.com/author=791913
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Maryland woman awarded $1 million in sexual harassment case against car dealership

2008-03-10T23:15:00.000-07:00

See "Jury awards $1 million for sexual harassment," Frederick News-Post, 3/6/08

-service advisor wins emotional damages against Atlantic Automotive Corp. after complaining about sexual harassment and after being terminated on pretext of lateness

More women staying at work longer and returning faster to workforce after pregnancy

2008-02-26T21:31:00.000-08:00

See "Shifts in Pregnancy and Work," NYT, 2/26/08, at A11

-80% work to last month of pregnancy, 55% return to work within 6 months, sharp contrast to 1960s

Duke lacrosse players strike back by suing university in federal court for giving credence to rape allegations

2008-02-24T20:50:00.000-08:00

See "Duke athletes sue school, city for emotional distress in rape case,' amny, 2/22-24/08, at p. 6

-claim emotional distress in federal lawsuit based on harassment over false rape case against 3 Duke lacrosse players

Woman Sues Golf Club in Massachusetts for Failing to Let Her Play in Men's Tournament

2008-02-19T21:08:00.000-08:00

See "Barred from men's only event, woman sues public golf club," NYT, 2/19/08, at D1

-Elaine Joyce sues Cape Cod golf club

Mineola LI school aide claims sexual harassment against administrators

2008-02-17T09:19:00.000-08:00

See "$7M sex suit by LI school aide," NYP, 2/13/08, at 25

-school aide claims deputy sup't said he could have her and supt used profanity against women

Skadden attorneys in trouble for blogging about hottest associate at law firm

2008-02-16T05:34:00.000-08:00

See "Attys' rank prank," NYP, 2/13/08, at p. 9

-article about 2 associates blogging about contest to determine best looking female lawyer at the firm rebuked by firm

Former University of Washington equipment mgr gets sexual harassment lawsuit reinstated against University, former football player

2008-02-15T03:24:00.000-08:00

See "Sex discrimination suit reinstated," NYT, 2/13/08, at D6

-explaining appeals court decision reinstating case against former player Roc Alexander and University for failing to address his rape of her

Manhattan executive returns to work after sexual harassment verdict against Concepts in Staffing

2008-01-02T21:54:00.000-08:00

Check out "$1M comeback after harass", NYP, 1/2/08, at p. 7, re Sydney Nurse returning to executive job with headhunting firm Concepts in Staffing even after winning $1.2 million sex harassment suit against her employer

MSG Settles Sexual Harassment Suit with Rangers Cheerleader

2008-01-01T22:55:00.001-08:00

From law.com...

"Avoiding the potential of a second embarrassing sexual harassment trial, Madison Square Garden has settled a federal lawsuit brought by a former New York Rangers cheerleader who had accused executives of making unwanted advances. After refusing a settlement deal with a former Knicks team executive when she accused coach Isiah Thomas and MSG of sexual harassment, the team and the Garden endured an embarrassing trial. MSG eventually entered a $11.5 million settlement with the executive."

Nets Star Jason Kidd Sued for Harassment in NYC Nightclub

2007-12-15T23:52:00.000-08:00

Check out this article about Nets point guard being sued for groping a model at a nightclub...
Jason Kidd sued for harassment

$11.5 Million Settlement in Sex Harassment Case Against MSG, Isiah Thomas

2007-12-11T23:21:00.000-08:00

Check out this AP/NYT article about the $11.5 million settlement of Anucha Browne Sanders in the Madison Square Garden, Knicks sexual harassment case
MSG Sex Harassment Settlement

Dial Soap Company Settles Sex Harassment Case

2007-12-11T23:02:00.001-08:00

Check out this NYT article about Dial settling sex harassment case about harassment in one of its plants...
Dial Soap Settlement

Online Porn Viewing by Employees May Create Sexual Harassment Liability for Employers in the Workplace

2007-11-27T23:35:00.001-08:00

Check out this link to an Asbury Park NJ press story about online porn viewing by employees creating problems in the workplace...Online Porn Viewing Problematic

Waitress Sues Cipriani for Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment

2007-11-10T22:02:00.001-08:00

Check out this article about a Cipriani waitress suing the restaurant and several of its male employees for sexual harassment...
http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2007/11/02/female_worker_sues_cipriani_for_bias/

Sexual Harassment Claims by Women Declining Since 2000

2007-11-10T21:57:00.000-08:00

Check out this article explaining the number of sexual harassment claims filed by women declining since 2000...
http://www.centredaily.com/living/story/251581.html

Sexual Harassment Lawyer Scores Big Against Knicks

2007-10-27T04:08:00.000-07:00

Check out this NYT story about Anne Vladeck, the attorney who litigated the sexual harassment trial against Isiah Thomas and the Knicks...
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/26/nyregion/26lives.html?ex=1351137600&en=22f0c180a8c313b6&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Junior Wall St. Trader Claims Boss Made Him Take Estrogen Pills to Feminize Him

2007-10-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Check out http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142007/news/regionalnews/hormone_guys_new_sex_claim.htm

Dating in the Workplace More Frequently Being Condoned

2007-10-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

Check out this NYT article about workplace dating becoming more openly commonplace:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/11/fashion/11dating.html?ex=1349755200&en=37b714473ab6f81b&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Big Verdict Against NY Knicks Likely to Spur on More Sexual Harassment Complaints

2007-10-07T22:47:00.001-07:00

Check out this link to a NY Post story about the Anucha Browne Sanders' big trial verdict likely to have the effect of causing more sexual harassment filings...
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10072007/business/experts__harass_cases_will_spu.htm

Madison Square Garden to Face Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Rangers' Cheerleader

2007-10-05T00:37:00.001-07:00

Shortly after the verdict against MSG in the Anucha Browne Sanders case, MSG faces another sexual harassment lawsuit by Courtney Prince. Check out the NYT story at
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/sports/04msg.html?ex=1349236800&en=1d49b8b818c740d6&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Bloomberg Company Charged with Sex, Pregnancy Discrimination

2007-10-03T21:52:00.001-07:00

Check out this AP link about Bloomberg LP being sued in a class action for hostile treatment towards pregnant women in the company...
http://www.topix.com/nyc/2007/10/suit-bloomberg-fostered-condoned-discrimination

Huge Punitive Damages Award In Sexual Harassment Case Against Knicks, Isiah Thomas

2007-10-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

Check out this NY Times article about the jury verdict in the Isiah Thomas sexual harassment trial in the SDNY...
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/03/sports/basketball/03garden.html?ex=1349150400&en=9bf3023f649fc6f0&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Sexual Harassment Case Against Knicks, Isiah Thomas Continues in SDNY

2007-09-25T23:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this NY Times article about the lates in the Isiah Thomas sexual harassment trial filed by Anucha Browne Sanders...
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/26/sports/basketball/26garden.html?ex=1348545600&en=b7ca83b476aadee7&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Tavern on the Green

2007-09-25T23:28:00.001-07:00

Check out this NY Times article about a sexual harassment lawsuit recently filed against Tavern on the Green...
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/25/nyregion/25tavern.html?ex=1348459200&en=e0afdb2e00481976&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Corrective Action Defense

2007-08-18T05:57:00.000-07:00

Check out "http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/sexual-harassment-ninth-circuit-rules-that-prompt-preventative-and-corrective-action-by-an-employer-in-response-to-a-sexual-harassment-claim-may-not-be-enough-to-avoid-a-trial.html"
for a discussion about the availability of the prompt corrective action defense in the 9th Circuit.