Sexual Harassment Success Stories
Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
Jane Doe v. School District: (King County Superior Court) Two women bus drivers settle case with East King County School District for $425,000. Two women school bus drivers contended they were discriminated because of their gender and that they were bullied and harassed in violation of school district policies.
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Jane Doe v. a Pay Day Loan Company: Snohomish County Superior Court. 40 year old woman who had worked for the company for 5 years had experienced harrassment from many levels within the company. After she complained, she was told to take a vacation, her email was cut off, and she was told not to call anyone in this company. Once one of the highest-ranking women in the company, Plantiff considered this retaliation and a constructive discharge.
Settlement: $175,000
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Jeffries v. State of Washington, et. al. (King Co. Superior Court): Plaintiff recovered lost compensation in addition to a raise and promotion from the state of Washington by reason of its failure to stop a coworker’s sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Fish processor recovers $200,000 for Race Discrimination aboard a fish processor because he was Hispanic.
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Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination: 62 Year old woman employed by insurance company for over 25 years years is replaced by younger and less skilled worker because of her age and her inability to be treated equally as younger workers. Our client claimed she was constructively discharged and was forced to quit. Settlement short of trial was for $225,000.
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Author: Rob Kornfeld