Sexual Harassment

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In Einkorn v. UMortgage, No. CV 25-2546, 2025 WL 3023412 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 29, 2025), the court held that plaintiff did not allege a “sexual harassment dispute” within the meaning of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 401-402 (EFAA), such that the arbitration agreement she signed precluded…

Read More Non-Sexual Conduct Was Not “Sexual Harassment”; Arbitration Agreement Enforced
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In Doe v. BBH LLC, No. REDACTED, 2025 WL 2990777 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Oct. 1, 2025), the court granted the plaintiff’s motion to proceed under the pseudonym “Jane Doe.” From the decision: The presumption of openness in judicial proceedings is a foundational principle, ensuring transparency and accountability. However, this presumption is not absolute. Courts retain…

Read More Sexual Harassment Plaintiff May Proceed Under Pseudonym, Court Rules
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In King v. Rae Products, No. 1:24-CV-00047, 2025 WL 2983862 (M.D. Tenn. Oct. 22, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of retaliation asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: To establish a prima facie case of retaliation under Title VII,…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim, Based on Exclusion From Pay Increase Following Participation in Sexual Harassment Investigation, Survives Summary Judgment
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In Twedell v. Senior Living Management Group, LLC, No. 6:25-CV-03214-MDH, 2025 WL 2988461 (W.D. Mo. Oct. 23, 2025), the court denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim for sexual harassment under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, and, upon applying the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021…

Read More Sexual Harassment Sufficiently Alleged; Motion to Compel Arbitration Denied
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In Holsten v. Barclays Servs. LLC, No. 3:24CV844 (RCY), 2025 WL 2696991 (E.D. Va. Sept. 22, 2025), the court held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged a sex-based hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and, therefore, in accordance with the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act…

Read More Title VII Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment Sufficiently Alleged; Motion to Compel Arbitration Denied
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In Pizarro v. Quezada et al, No. 24-2422, 2025 WL 2865251 (2d Cir. Oct. 9, 2025) (Summary Order), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, inter alia, affirmed a lower court order denying defendants’ motion seeking remittitur of the jury’s award of $1.75 million in compensatory (emotional distress) damages. In sum, plaintiff alleged…

Read More 2nd Circuit Upholds $1.75 Million Emotional Distress Award to Sexual Harassment Plaintiff
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In Schwengel v. Cave Enterprises Operations, LLC d/b/a Burger King of Saukville, 24-cv-558-wmc, 2025 WL 2898381 (W.D.Wis. Oct. 10, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court summarized, and applied, the…

Read More Title VII Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim Survives Summary Judgment; Court Cites Alleged Physically Threatening Behavior and Explicit Sexual Comments
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In D’Agostino v. Detar, No. 952267/2023, 2025 WL 2896133 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Oct. 09, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged sexual harassment under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: As it relates to Juilliard, Plaintiff’s claims against Juilliard pursuant to NYSHRL are…

Read More Sexual Harassment Claims Against Julliard Survive Dismissal
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In Boodoo v. AMP Home Care LLC, Civil Action No. 24-1056, 2025 WL 2840801 (W.D.Pa. Oct. 7, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Defendant maintains that Plaintiff has…

Read More Title VII Sexual Harassment Claim Survives Summary Judgment; Evidence Included That Alleged Harasser Stated to Plaintiff “I Want to Fuck You”
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A slice of cake, a cheerful song, and a brightly-colored card—workplace birthdays seem like harmless, even morale-boosting, fun. As an employment lawyer, however, I see a few too many “Happy Birthday” signs that, in a worst-case scenario, could become a sign of legal trouble. What is intended as a kind gesture can unintentionally trigger legal…

Read More ♫ Happy Lawsuit to You ♪: An Employment Lawyer’s Take on Workplace Birthdays
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