The New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York. Photo: dennizn/Adobe Stock Lawsuit Says NYS Assembly Refuses To Certify Ex-Legislative Director's $100K Harassment Judgment
A lawyer for the New York State Assembly said it is "inconceivable" sexual harrasment falls within the scope of an Assembly member's duties."
August 22, 2024 at 03:49 PM
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What You Need to Know
- A former legislative director won a $100,000 judgment for sexual harrasment he incurred from a former Assembly member says the body won't certify payment.
- His lawsuit that says the body's refusal runs afoul of Public Officers Law Section 17(3)(a) and a trial court judge's holding.
- The claimant is a Buffalo attorney advocating to end workplace harrasment and discrimination.
A New York attorney who won a $100,000 judgment for workplace sexual harassment is alleging in a new lawsuit that the state Assembly's refusal to foot the bill runs afoul of Public Officers Law indemnifying employees for liability within the scope of their employment.
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