Havre Eagles Club Pays $193,502 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
KayCee Groven a former employee of the Havre Eagles Club was awarded $193,502 in hera sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer. In a published decision, it was revealed that Groven's supervisor, Thomas Farnham, repeatedly sexually harassed her over a period of years, forcing her to leave her job when the sexual harassment became so severe she could no longer tolerate it--which is a constructive discharge.
This was a case where the credibility of the witnesses became the focus. In the end the finder of fact found that Groven was the more credible witness. Specifically the fact finder said that Farnham repeatedly grabbed Groven's breasts, buttocks, and crotch, and made inappropriate sexual comments to her. You can see for yourself how much money this cost the company and why it is very important to properly train your employees. In the future I am sure the company will treat sexual harassment allegations more serious.
