Worker Can Sue for Sex Harassment, Rules 6th Circuit

Lawyers USAMay 27, 2009

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In a hostile environment claim, "sex specific" language satisfies the "based on sex" element even though the language did not target the plaintiff, the 6th Circuit has ruled in reversing a dismissal.

The plaintiff worked in an open office space with cubicles. She alleged that she was forced to quit because her co-workers regularly referred to women as bitches, whores and sluts, discussed their own sexual practices and strip club exploits, and openly viewed porn at work.

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Worker Can Sue for Sex Harassment, Rules 6th Circuit

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