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Federal Court Confirms $300,000 Award for SkyWest Clerk in Landmark Sexual Harassment Case

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A federal court recently confirmed a $300,000 award to a SkyWest Airlines parts clerk who experienced a sexually hostile work environment, rejecting the company’s request for a new trial. The decision upheld by the court on March 4 emphasized the severity of the harassment, which included inappropriate comments, jokes, and gestures regarding sexual and violent conduct. SkyWest had contended that there was insufficient evidence for a jury to award punitive damages or to determine that the company did not make a good-faith effort to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The court, … Read more

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

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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

Texas Jury Awards $2.17 Million in Landmark Sex Discrimination Case Against SkyWest Airlines

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DALLAS – A federal court in Texas has awarded $2.17 million to a female aircraft parts clerk, marking a historic verdict in a sex discrimination lawsuit championed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The decision, handed down after evidence showed the employee endured a hostile work environment, represents the largest amount the EEOC has secured via a jury trial in the Northern District of Texas. Sarah Budd, employed by SkyWest Airlines at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, filed the lawsuit alleging that her male colleagues, including at least one manager, perpetuated the discriminatory setting. Accusations … Read more

Jury Awards $2 Million in Landmark Sexual Harassment Case Against SkyWest Airlines

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DALLAS – A Dallas federal jury recently ruled that a female employee at SkyWest Airlines endured a sexually hostile workplace, resulting in a $2 million judgement in punitive damages and $170,000 for emotional distress. The court’s decision marks a significant precedent for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Northern District of Texas, underscoring the agency’s commitment to combating workplace discrimination. Sarah Budd, a parts clerk at the Utah-based airline, became the focal point of egregious sexual harassment by various coworkers, including a supervisor. Her colleagues made unwarranted sexual comments and coercive suggestions … Read more