Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Prior relationship with the harasser

Can I still have a viable claim for sexual harassment, if I was previously involved in a relationship with the person who is presently sexually harassing me?


Asked on 1/08/98, 3:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bahman Eslamboly Eslamboly & Barlavi

Prior relationship with the harasser - REPLY

Yes. If you had a consensual relationship with the harasser you may still have a sexual harassment claim, but you must be able to show that you clearly indicated that the sexual attention was no longer welcome. For example, by having written a letter to the harasser that you were no longer interested in having a continuing relationship with him/her and that his/her sexual attention is no longer welcome and or appreciated.

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Answered on 1/08/98, 3:51 am


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