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The jury found in favor of Glancy on her assault and battery claims, awarding $3,899.21 in damages for assault. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment on all three assignments of error raised by the defendant-appellant.
Prof.Cond.R. 3.7(a)(3)/disqualification of attorney jury instruction App.R. 9(B)/submission of transcript. It was not error for the trial court to order that appellant's counsel be disqualified where counsel was to be deposed and testify at trial. Appellant failed to provide a complete transcript on appeal and this court presumes regularity in the trial court's proceedings and issuance of its order.
What Happened
A woman named Glancy sued the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after experiencing workplace sexual assault, battery, assault, harassment, and defamation. The case went to trial, where Glancy had to prove that these incidents occurred and caused her harm.
What the Court Decided
A jury found in favor of Glancy on her assault and battery claims, awarding her $3,899.21 in damages for the assault she suffered. When the Cleveland Clinic appealed the decision, a higher court reviewed the case and upheld the original jury verdict. The appeals court rejected all of the hospital's arguments for overturning the decision, confirming that Glancy was the victim of workplace assault and battery.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that employees can successfully hold their employers accountable for workplace violence and sexual assault through the court system. Even when employers appeal unfavorable verdicts, courts will uphold jury decisions when there's sufficient evidence of wrongdoing. Workers who experience assault, battery, or sexual harassment at work have legal options and can receive monetary compensation for the harm they've suffered. The case shows that juries take these claims seriously when proper evidence is presented.
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