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Court denied defendant's motion for summary judgment on sexual harassment and retaliation claims, finding genuine issues of material fact exist for trial. Court also denied defendant's attempt to raise the Ellerth/Faragher affirmative defense at the summary judgment stage without prejudice to re-raise at trial.
Court Ruling Summary: EEOC v. Boh Bros. Construction Co.
What Happened
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Boh Bros. Construction Co., alleging that the company allowed sexual harassment to occur and retaliated against workers who complained about it. The company tried to get the case dismissed before trial.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's request to dismiss the case early. The judge found that enough factual disagreements existed to warrant a full trial. The court also ruled that the company could not use certain legal defenses at this stage but could try again later at trial.
Why This Matters for Workers
This decision ensures that harassment and retaliation claims get a fair hearing in court rather than being dismissed quickly. Workers alleging harassment now have a better chance of having their complaints reviewed by a jury. The ruling reinforces that companies cannot easily escape accountability for workplace harassment by filing procedural motions early in the case.
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