Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in New York, NY

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any physical or verbal abuse of a sexual nature. It also includes offensive remarks or slurs about a person’s sex. Do not hesitate to contact us if you or a peer have experienced sexual harassment.

Sexual Harassment Verdicts and Settlements

• Scott Singleton
  • Correctional officer harassed and blackmailed by supervisor
  • $1 million verdict at trial awarded by the jury
  • Victim’s relationship with the mother of his child was compromised on account of this abuse
  • Southern District of New York, 2007
• Ann Cardenas
  • Female NYPD officer harassed by a supervisor
  • $535,000 settlement
  • Eastern District of New York, 2016
• A.B.
  • Female NYPD officer harassed by superior
  • $325,000 Verdict plus a separate award of attorney fees
  • Southern District of New York, 2015
• Hernandez v Kaisman.
  • 3 women all prevailed on various claims against their doctor employer at trial
  • 2 of which were for sexual harassment