Harassment

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Jury’s Verdict in High-Profile Sexual Harassment Case in Hawaii

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HONOLULU — A jury in Hawaii has ruled in favor of a retail corporation in a sexual harassment case involving a security guard and a store manager. The case, which lasted three weeks and was presided over by the U.S. District Court, centered on allegations made by the guard against an openly gay male manager. During the trial in Honolulu, the jury reached a unanimous decision, determining that the security guard was not genuinely offended by the manager’s actions as claimed. Following the verdict, lead counsel for the corporation, Mark Spring, enjoyed a brief vacation … Read more

Bravo Battles Leah McSweeney: Network Seeks Closed-Door Resolution Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

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NEW YORK — Bravo Network is seeking to keep the details of its ongoing legal dispute with former “Real Housewives of New York City” star Leah McSweeney out of the public eye. The network’s legal team is attempting to prevent McSweeney’s attorneys from accessing confidential documents and interviewing executives under oath as part of the case. McSweeney has alleged that Bravo and its executives engaged in misconduct during her time on the show, claiming in her lawsuit that she was pressured to relapse into substance abuse for better ratings. This lawsuit, initiated in 2024, also … Read more

Federal Judge Reduces $7.5 Million Verdict in High-Profile Harassment Case Against Medical Device Company

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A federal judge in New York has significantly reduced a jury’s award in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former employee of a medical device company. The jury had initially awarded $7.5 million after determining that the employee faced years of harassment and was wrongfully terminated after raising complaints. The employee alleged that she experienced a toxic work environment marked by sexual advances and inappropriate comments from coworkers and supervisors. After voicing her concerns, she claimed to have faced retaliation, culminating in her dismissal from the company. The judge’s ruling comes after a careful … Read more

Ex-Buc-ee’s Employee Launches $20 Million Lawsuit, Claiming Workplace Harassment

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Lake Jackson, Texas — A former employee of Buc-ee’s has filed a lawsuit against the popular convenience store chain, demanding $20 million in damages. The employee alleges a hostile work environment stemming from repeated instances of racial discrimination. In the lawsuit, the former worker claims that Buc-ee’s failed to maintain a workplace free from discrimination, citing various incidents involving racial slurs and inappropriate comments made by other employees that were allegedly ignored by management. The plaintiff asserts that these experiences significantly impacted their mental and emotional well-being, prompting the legal action. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s … Read more