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Hostile Work Environment Cases

1,203 employment law court rulings from public federal records (1972–2026)

1,203
Total Rulings
16%
Plaintiff Win Rate

177 of 1120 adjudicated opinions ended in a plaintiff win.

$986,768
Avg Damages Awarded (81 prevailing cases)
N.D. Ill.
Top Court

About Hostile Work Environment Claims

A hostile work environment claim requires showing that unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic was severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive working environment. Courts consider the frequency, severity, and nature of the conduct, as well as whether it unreasonably interfered with the employee's work performance. Both the subjective experience and an objective standard are evaluated.

Case Outcomes

Defendant Win
500 (42%)
Mixed Result
285 (24%)
Plaintiff Win
177 (15%)
Dismissed
158 (13%)
Remanded
75 (6%)
Settlement
8 (1%)

Top Employers in Hostile Work Environment Cases

Employers most frequently appearing in hostile work environment rulings.

Union Pacific Railroad Company
9 hostile work environment rulings
New York State Department of Labor
8 hostile work environment rulings
Walmart, Inc.
5 hostile work environment rulings
United States Postal Service
5 hostile work environment rulings
Abbott Laboratories
5 hostile work environment rulings

Court Rulings (1,203)

Martin v. Board of Trustees of the Cal. State University
Cal. Ct. App.Nov 14, 2023California
Defendant Win
Richards
E.D.N.Y.Nov 14, 2023New York
Defendant Win
Duniya
N.D. Ill.Nov 9, 2023Illinois
Defendant Win
Natalie C. Grimsley v. Patterson Company, LLC
Unknown CourtNov 7, 2023Tennessee

The Plaintiff brought suit against her former employer, alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor and claiming constructive discharge. The Employer moved to compel arbitration based on a provision in the Plaintiff's employment agreement. The Plaintiff responded by invoking the federal Ending…

Defendant Win
Cover, Jr. v. OSF Healthcare Systems
N.D. Ill.Nov 2, 2023Illinois
Defendant Win
Gustilo
D. Minn.Oct 24, 2023Minnesota
Defendant Win
Leffler
N.D. Ill.Oct 4, 2023Illinois
Defendant Win
Lu Silverio v. Just Brands, LLC
S.D. Fla.Oct 2, 2023Florida
Dismissed
Jobe
N.D. OhioSep 30, 2023Ohio
Defendant Win
Lashley
E.D.N.Y.Sep 29, 2023New York
Mixed Result
Moore
Unknown CourtSep 27, 2023Oregon

Dismissal of Moore plaintiffs' First Claim, Count 2, for battery that occurred within the notice period reversed; dismissal of Demma's First Claim, Count 2, for battery reversed; dismissal of Moore plaintiffs' Second Claim for hostile work environment that occurred within the notice period…

Mixed Result
Melendrez
S.D. Cal.Sep 25, 2023California
Mixed Result
Ryan
D. Del.Sep 22, 2023Delaware
Mixed Result
Lipstein
S.D.N.Y.Sep 19, 2023New York
Defendant Win
Bamba
S.D.N.Y.Sep 12, 2023New York
Defendant Win
Rosero
D. Md.Sep 11, 2023Maryland
Defendant Win
Kane
E.D.N.Y.Sep 6, 2023New York
Mixed Result
Rra-Shada
D. Colo.Sep 2, 2023Colorado
Dismissed
NLRB v. Pain Relief Centers P.A.
4th CircuitAug 22, 2023North Carolina
Plaintiff Win
Peaster
N.D. Ill.Aug 22, 2023Illinois
Mixed Result
Riley
M.D. Fla.Aug 17, 2023Florida
Dismissed
GRIFFIN
D. Me.Aug 16, 2023Maine
Mixed Result
Massey
E.D. La.Aug 8, 2023Louisiana
Defendant Win
Lask
D. Kan.Aug 8, 2023Kansas
Mixed Result
Carter
N.D. Tex.Aug 7, 2023Texas
Plaintiff Win
Netzel
D. Ariz.Aug 3, 2023Arizona
Defendant Win
Seals
D. Neb.Jul 28, 2023Nebraska
Mixed Result
HENDERSON v. KAZI FOODS OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
E.D. Pa.Jul 17, 2023Pennsylvania
Mixed Result
Getz
M.D. Pa.Jun 30, 2023Pennsylvania
Dismissed
Stefanelli
W.D. Ky.Jun 28, 2023Kentucky
Defendant Win
Constantino-Gleason
W.D.N.Y.Jun 16, 2023New York
Mixed Result
Hockaday
D.D.C.Jun 6, 2023District of Columbia
Defendant Win
Mayweather
D. Nev.Jun 5, 2023Nevada
Defendant Win
Stueber
Ohio Ct. App.Jun 1, 2023Ohio

Wrongful termination complaint allegations motion to seal motion to strike motion to dismiss motion for protective order final appealable order attorney-client privilege. Judgment affirmed in part reversed in part dismissed in part and remanded. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission's…

Mixed Result
BRICKHOUSE
E.D. Pa.May 31, 2023Pennsylvania
Mixed Result
Carter
D. Neb.May 26, 2023Nebraska
Mixed Result
Jones
N.D. Okla.May 25, 2023Oklahoma
Defendant Win
Jackson v. Wyandotte County, Kansas, Unified Government of
D. Kan.May 25, 2023Kansas
Defendant Win
KAPLOW
D.N.J.May 12, 2023New Jersey
Remanded
TOWNE
E.D. Pa.Apr 24, 2023Pennsylvania
Dismissed
Smith v. University of Michigan
E.D. Mich.Apr 18, 2023Michigan
Remanded
Jenkins
N.D. Tex.Apr 13, 2023Texas
Defendant Win
Gary Karen Martirosyan v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
C.D. Cal.Apr 12, 2023California
Defendant Win
Martha Cristerna v. FedEx Corporation
C.D. Cal.Apr 5, 2023California
Remanded
DEL BIANCO v. 76 CARRIAGE COMPANY, INC.
E.D. Pa.Apr 4, 2023Pennsylvania
Defendant Win
Tesla
5th CircuitMar 31, 2023California
Defendant Win
Hunt
D. Md.Mar 31, 2023Maryland
Remanded
Girardi
S.D.N.Y.Mar 31, 2023New York
Defendant Win
Todd
E.D.N.Y.Mar 31, 2023New York
Defendant Win
Rodriguez
E.D.N.Y.Mar 31, 2023New York
Dismissed

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Data sourced from public federal court records via CourtListener.com. Case outcomes extracted using AI analysis. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The classification of claim types is based on automated analysis and may not reflect the full scope of each case.