Jury Decides in Favor of Ex-Professor, Awards Nearly $4 Million in Retaliation Case After Sexual Harassment Complaint
Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania professor was awarded nearly $4 million by a jury for what was determined to be retaliatory termination after she reported sexual harassment. This landmark decision highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace retaliation in academic settings. The professor, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, initially reported her colleague for behavior she classified as sexually inappropriate and unwelcome. Following her complaint, she experienced a series of professional setbacks which she argues were direct retaliations, leading to her eventual dismissal from the institution. The legal proceedings, which drew attention from advocacy … Read more