The Laconic Law Blog

The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a post today with additional reflection on the Reeves case, posted immediately below.

In Reeves v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the entry of summary judgment in a sexual harassment case, finding that alleged sexual remarks do not have to be directed at the plaintiff to establish a cause of action.  The Court focused on the “based on” and “severe or pervasive” elements of a hostile work environment claim in overturning the award of summary judgment.  A sexually offensive radio show played in the office every morning also played a role in the Court’s decision.

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Law.com reports today that a New York law firm has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against a woman who is making rape allegations against her former boss, a firm partner.  The story is here.  This story follows several recent posts on this blog (here (Rob Lowe nanny) and here (fraud lawsuit against former employee equals retaliation)) about similar lawsuits.

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A former nanny for actor Rob Lowe’s children has filed sexual harassment and assault claims against Lowe.  The nanny is represented by attorney Gloria Alred.  MSNBC has the story here. 

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