Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Illinois

sexual harrasment

A correctional officer at a facility was making sexual comments to another correctional officer and was relocated to another part of the facility because of his behavior. There were four witnesses to testify to this. A month later the same officer exposed himself to yet another correctional officer,and was this time fired for his actions. The second officer is now sueing the company claiming that they put her at risk for not firing him the first time. Would it be wise for the company to settle out of court and why?


Asked on 1/27/07, 6:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: sexual harrasment

Hello. In my opinion, it would be wise for the company to settle out of

court, otherwise it could get stuck with a big judgment if the officer who

filed the lawsuit can prove substantial damages. Clearly the company knew or should have known that the offender would repeat this sexual harrassment. In other words

the company was negligent in failing to terminate this officer the first time around. This is a very serious matter. I will be happy to discuss this matter further and in more detail.

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Answered on 1/28/07, 1:12 am


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