Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Georgia

co-worker tried to force a kiss using a pocet knfe and headlock

What Can I do? He tried to force me to kiss him after placing me in a head lock with a pocket knife to my throat. The foreman on the job did not help me after I told what happened. I am the only female on the job site of about 30 to 40 guys. after the foreman on the job site did nothing I called the police and made a warrent for the co-workers arrest. Once the main office found out after I called the police the co worker was suspended with pay. Can the company be held liable? The co- worker attacked another co-worker before. The victim was fired so that the incident could be covered up. The attacker told me he spent time in jail. I stand alone I am the only Black female that is employed for this company. What can I do?


Asked on 10/05/03, 3:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Wayne Wisong Wayne Wisong, Attorney at Law

Re: co-worker tried to force a kiss using a pocet knfe and headlock

You definitely may have a case for negligent retention of employee here, based upon his past conduct. This is the kind of case they will probably want to settle, and may even have insurance to cover it. Feel free to contact me at (770) 534-1057 or [email protected].

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Answered on 10/07/03, 5:52 pm


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