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Toys “R” Us Gets Sued for Sexual Harassment
October 29th, 2012
Posted in Sexual Harassment News
Three Toys “R” Us employees have sued the store claiming they were sexually harassed and exploited by the general manager at the chain’s Barboursville location. Mohammad Roman, the general manager of the Barboursville Toys “R” Us, an unknown woman and unnamed man were also named as defendants in the suit.
Tania Davis, Stephanie Dailey and Alison Turner claim that Roman sexually harassed and exploited them while in the store during their employment. The plaintiffs also claim Toys “R” Us and the unnamed man did not consider their safety and allowed the sexual harassment to occur.
Toys “R” Us is responsible to provide a safe work environment, free of hostility, as well as to ensure all workers are properly trained on sexual harassment incidents. The plaintiffs claim Toys “R” Us breached its duty to provide a safe work environment by failing to see to their safety as well as by failing to train and supervise Roman.
Upper-level management personnel were made aware that Roman was sexually exploiting the plaintiffs and failed to stop him, according to the suit. As a result of the defendants’ actions, the plaintiffs have suffered anxiety, humiliation, distress, and are seeking present and future medical expenses, according to the suits.
Have you been the victim of sexual harassment? If so, turn to a sexual harassment lawyer immediately to file a case.
Sexual harassment comes in many forms. It can be as mild as a lewd joke overheard at work to something severe such as unwanted touching or rape. Regardless of the individual circumstances, all sexual assault is wrong and victims have a right to seek help.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual predator, speak to a leading sexual harassment lawyer right away to file a case and fight for your rights.
Parents of Sexually Abused Children File Lawsuit Against Los Angeles School District
July 11th, 2012
Posted in Sexual Harassment News
LOS ANGELES, CA – Fourteen mothers who claim their children were sexually abused by a Los Angeles teacher have sued the school district on Tuesday seeking damages for “generalized shock and trauma.”
In addition to damages, the lawsuit seeks unspecified “compensatory economic and special damages for medical expenses,” including therapy for the children, as well as changes to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s policies regarding teacher misconduct.
The case involves claims that former teacher Mark Berndt, of Miramonte Elementary, sexually abused several children.
Berndt, 61 who is being held on $23 million bond, faces 23 felony counts of lewd acts on children between 7 and 10 years old.
All but two of the victims were girls.
The lawsuit claims Berndt took photographs of the children “with cookies in the mouths of plaintiff’s children, and/or blindfolded the children, and/or placed cockroaches on the bodies of plaintiff’s children, for the intent of arousing and gratifying the lust, passions and sexual desires of Mark Berndt.”
Berndt was fired in January 2011 after school officials learned of the sexual harassment investigation. Authorities said they discovered nearly 600 images allegedly taken by Berndt in his classroom.
Berndt, who had been teaching for 30 years, initially challenged the school district’s decision to dismiss him but eventually dropped his appeal and resigned in spring 2011.
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome and unwanted sexual acts, including lewd jokes, requests for sex in exchange for benefits, or violent attacks. If you or someone you know has been victimized, turn to a sexual harassment lawyer immediately for help.
Sexual harassment lawyers ensure that the offender is held accountable for their actions and fight so you can obtain compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact a team of sexual harassment attorneys today to file a case.
Missouri Workers Can Stop Sexual Harassment
June 5th, 2012
Posted in Sexual Harassment News
St. Louis, MO- If you are being harassed at work based on your gender, sexual orientation or race, you know that it not only causes you distress, but also makes the working environment hostile. But you don’t have to tolerate this abuse if it’s targeted to you or one of your co-workers. An employee can turn to a Missouri sexual harassment attorney to stop their abuse.
Simply put, sexual harassment is any comment or touching that is unwanted and sexual in nature. This can entail jokes and propositions for sex. Both men and women can be the victims of sexual harassment and discrimination. The harassment must be repeated and pervasive for the victim to have a legal course of action.
If you are being sexually harassed, you must first notify your employer of the behavior. Once a supervisor has been informed that such abuse is taking place it is their responsibility to discipline the offender and take steps to prevent further harassment.
Sometimes employers fail to stop sexual harassment or retaliate against the employee who reported the behavior. In many cases employees, who report harassment and discrimination are denied promotions and hours or fired because they reported the misconduct. Workers in Missouri can take action and hire a sexual harassment lawyer to stop the harassment and hold employers accountable for retaliating against their employees.
In addition to creating a hostile work environment, sexual harassment can cause a person severe mental anguish and mental health problems. They will accumulate medical expenses and lose wages. A Missouri sexual harassment lawyer can build a strong case and ensure their clients are compensated for their emotional suffering and undue financial hardships.
