A sexual harassment lawsuit against the state Assembly by two alleged victims of former Assemblyman Vito Lopez has been dismissed on technical grounds.
Acting Supreme Court Justice Joan Kenney (See Profile) of Manhattan held that the plaintiffs failed to establish that the Assembly itself was their employer and that it aided and abetted Lopez’ alleged misconduct. However, Kenney left the door open for the women to file a new complaint against the state or Lopez.
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