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02/03/2010 - 4th Circuit Sexual...
Courts rules in favor of Employee in a Sexual Harassment Case.
King v. McMillan, et. al., No 08-1667, February 3, 2010 (4th Circuit 2010)
In this published opinion, the Fourth Circuit upheld a jury verdict in favor of a former female deputy sheriff, Lespia King, for Title VII sexual harassment and common law battery perpetrated by the Sheriff of Roanoke, Sheriff George McMillan.
The district court allowed the testimony of two other female deputy sheriffs who testified that McMillian also made inappropriate sexual remarks to them, asked them for kisses and hugs, and touched them in ways that made them uncomfortable. The district court found the testimony relevant to whether McMillian’s conduct was because of King’s sex and whether the conduct was sufficiently severe or pervasive. The Fourth Circuit found the district court’s admission of the evidence proper.
This precedential decision helps employees of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina who are victims of harassment where other employees have experienced similar treatment.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) fact sheet on Sexual Harassment, click here.
The employment lawyers of Melehy & Associates have extensive experience handling labor and employment law cases, primarily on behalf of employees from Washington, D.C. and Maryland, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Howard, and Charles Counties. Our employment discrimination attorneys have distinguished themselves by successfully litigating claims arising from employment discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and pregnancy. | |
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