Harassment

Lizzo Denied Dismissal in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit; Case Moves Forward

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Los Angeles, California – Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has been denied her request to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her by several of her former background dancers. The ruling, made by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, states that the case will proceed. The lawsuit, filed on August 1, 2023, alleges abuse, harassment, discrimination, and workplace violations by Lizzo and her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. The plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, claim that they faced multiple forms of mistreatment while working for the musician. Attorney Ron Zambrano, representing … Read more

Japanese Government Faces Unprecedented Lawsuit over Racial Harassment: Plaintiffs Seek Justice and Compensation

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TOKYO, Japan – In an unprecedented move, three men have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, alleging a disturbing pattern of racially motivated police harassment. The plaintiffs, consisting of two permanent residents and one foreign-born Japanese citizen, are demanding improved practices and approximately ¥3 million ($20,330) each in compensation. This legal action stands out in a country with a long history of homogeneity and limited precedent for addressing racial discrimination. The primary objective of this lawsuit is to highlight the unconstitutional nature of differential treatment based on race, a violation of both domestic laws … Read more

Ithaca College Student Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse and Harassment by Former Dean and College Employees

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ITHACA, N.Y. – An Ithaca College student has recently filed a civil lawsuit against the college and a former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications. The lawsuit alleges that the student was sexually abused and harassed by four employees, including the former associate dean. The student, who has been identified as John Doe for the purpose of the case, filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act and Title IX in the Supreme Court of the State of New York Tompkins County. According to the complaint, the student was involved in … Read more

Proposed Changes to Australian Law on Sexual Harassment Cases Raise Concerns of Clogged Courts and Unmeritorious Claims, Warns Law Council

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CANBERRA, Australia – The Law Council of Australia has expressed concerns over proposed changes to legislation that would remove cost barriers for applicants in sexual harassment and discrimination cases. The legal body warned that such changes could lead to an influx of “unmeritorious” claims and overload the court system. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry hearing, the Law Council stated that the bill presented by the Labor Party tilts the balance heavily in favor of accusers and places the financial risk on those being accused. The proposed cost protection amendments, introduced by the federal … Read more