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May 9, 2012 by mjpospis

Second Circuit Allows Sexual Harassment Claim, Based on Touching of Breasts, To Continue

On May 4th, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated plaintiff Fedie Redd’s sexual harassment / hostile work environment claim against the New York State Division of Parole based on her allegations that a female supervisor, Sarah Washington, inappropriately touched her breasts. The case is Redd v. New York State Division of Parole, 678 F.3d 166…

Discrimination Lawsuit Against Union League Club

Below is the complaint filed on March 16th by Alina Borgovan against the Union League Club, containing her allegations that she was subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination based on her national origin (Romanian), and fired in retaliation for complaining of this conduct. [scribd id=85987218 key=key-1wfma9g175x3uaerhu68 mode=list]

Court Denies Employer Recovery of Wages Earned by Alleged Disloyal Employee

In Cerciello v. Admiral Ins. Brokerage Corp., plaintiff alleged sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation. Defendants filed two counterclaims, respectively seeking (1) sanctions for frivolous litigation conduct and (2) “recovery of wages paid to the plaintiff during her last year of employment on the ground … that the plaintiff failed to perform the tasks…