Harassment

Chairperson Accuses Prince Harry of ‘Harassment and Bullying’ Amidst Charity Fallout

by

LONDON — Sophie Chandauka, a Zimbabwean corporate finance lawyer and chairperson of the African charity Sentebale, has publicly accused Prince Harry of “harassment and bullying at scale.” This allegation comes in the wake of a significant shake-up at the charity, following the resignation of its co-founders, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, along with other members of the board. Sentebale, which means “forget me not” in Sesotho, was established in 2006 by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso in memory of Princess Diana. The organization’s mission is to support young people affected by HIV and … Read more

Ex-MSU Coach Mel Tucker Eludes Legal Service Amid Harassment Allegations

by

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker is at the center of a legal battle as efforts to serve him with a lawsuit have been stymied by his apparent disappearance. The lawsuit, initiated by Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor and advocate who alleges Tucker harassed her while she was working with his team, has stalled due to difficulties locating Tucker to formally notify him of the case. Tracy’s lawyer has made numerous attempts to contact Tucker through certified mails to his known addresses, including his East Lansing home which he … Read more

Court Upholds $300,000 Award in SkyWest Airlines Sexual Harassment Case

by

A federal court in Texas has recently affirmed a $300,000 jury verdict in favor of a SkyWest Airlines parts clerk who claimed she was subjected to a sexually hostile workplace. The decision upholds the original judgment which has drawn significant attention due to the allegations of severe workplace misconduct. The case, initiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), revolved around accusations that included unwelcome sexual comments, jokes and gestures, and suggestions of engaging in sexual activities for money. These claims led to a jury verdict in November that awarded the plaintiff $2.17 million, … Read more

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Boeing, Citing Employee Harassment Linked to Whistleblower Case

by

Charleston, S.C. — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager, John Barnett, who ended his life after a prolonged legal and emotional battle with the company, has taken legal action against the aircraft manufacturer. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in Charleston asserts that relentless pressure and unethical demands from Boeing contributed to Barnett’s tragic decision. Barnett, who was associated with Boeing for over three decades until his retirement in 2017, succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 9, 2024. He was deeply engaged in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company, and according … Read more