Pospis Law Sexual Harassment Law Blog

October 19, 2018 by mjpospis 0 comments

Body Double’s Sexual Harassment Claims Survive Dismissal, Not Subject to Arbitration

In Alexander v. Possible Productions, Inc., 17-cv-5532, 2018 WL 4804638 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 4, 2018), the court denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of retaliation and sex-based discrimination/sexual harassment. In sum, plaintiff – who was employed by Showtime as a body double for the character Alison on the TV show “The Affair” – alleges that…

October 5, 2018 by mjpospis 0 comments

Sexual Harassment Claims Survive Summary Judgment Against NYC Health & Hospital Corp.

In Morris v. New York City Health and Hospital Corp., 09-CV-5692, 2018 WL 4762247 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2018), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s sexual harassment (hostile work environment) claim, with respect to one alleged harasser. As to plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim, the court explained: After assessing the…

August 21, 2018 by mjpospis 0 comments

Same Sex Sexual Harassment

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of (among other protected characteristics) “sex.” The term “sexual harassment” typically conjures up images of a male boss acting inappropriately towards a female subordinate. This is one, but not the only,…

July 27, 2018 by mjpospis 3 comments

“Quid Pro Quo” Sexual Harassment: What Is It?

“Sexual harassment” is one type of unlawful discrimination based on “sex” under various statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The term “quid pro quo” is a Latin phrase that means “this for that”. In the context of employment discrimination/sexual harassment law, it has a specific meaning. “Sexual harassment claims are…

July 13, 2018 by mjpospis 0 comments

Court Decision Illustrates When A “Hug” Crosses The Line And Becomes Actionable Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment cases are fact- and context-specific. There is no “bright line rule” as to when a comment or a touch “cross the line” from non-actionable to actionable. Such claims can be based on comments, physical touching, or some combination of the two. A recent decision, Batten v. Global Contact Services, LLC, 15-cv-2382, 2018 WL 3093968…

July 6, 2018 by mjpospis 0 comments

Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim Survives Summary Judgment

In Crookendale v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., No. 154788/2015, 2018 NY Slip Op 31309(U), 2018 WL 3145921 (Sup Ct, N.Y Cty. June 21, 2018) (J. Tisch), the court held that plaintiff’s hostile work environment/sexual harassment claim – asserted under the NYC Human Rights Law – survived summary judgment. From the decision: Here, plaintiff…

Introduction

Hello, and welcome to the Pospis Law Sexual Harassment Law Blog. It is maintained by Pospis Law, PLLC – a New York City law firm primarily representing plaintiffs/employees in employment discrimination, sexual harassment (including so-called “quid pro quo” and “hostile work environment” sexual harassment), and retaliation cases. It will report on legislative and judicial/administrative developments in sexual…