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Employment Law
Sexual Harassment
Hostile Work Environment

Yousef Azez v. Nordic Saw & Tool Manufacturers Inc., Alex Reyna

Published: Jun. 8, 2004 | Result Date: Feb. 18, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 312508 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Linda A. McFadden

Court

Stanislaus Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stephen A. Cain


Defendant

Michael J.F. Smith
(Michael J.F. Smith, APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Tri Minh Pham
(medical)

Herbert Perliss
(medical)

Lee J. Ervin
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Yousef Azez, a 50-year-old machinist, worked at defendant Nordic Saw & Tool Manufacturers Inc. The plaintiff alleged that during his employment, he was harassed by defendant Alex Reyna. Defendant Reyna allegedly touched and insulted the plaintiff, who complained to management. Defendant Reyna was suspended and eventually resigned. The plaintiff then sued the defendants for hostile work environment sexual harassment.

Injuries

The plaintiff complained of severe depression and anxiety.

Result

Defense as to Nordic; $24,000 against Reyna for economic damages only

Deliberation

three hours

Length

six days


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