United States of America v. Town/Village of Harrison, New York et al

  1. June 21, 2023

    NY Town, Fire Dept. Strike Deal To End DOJ Sex Bias Suit

    A New York town will overhaul its employment policies and pay a former firefighter $425,000 for forcing her to resign after she reported a senior firefighter was sexually harassing and stalking her, resolving a dispute with the U.S. Department of Justice.

  2. June 08, 2022

    DOJ Hits NY Town, Fire Dept. with Sex Bias Lawsuit

    The U.S. Department of Justice sued the town of Harrison, New York, on Wednesday alleging multiple officials conspired to protect a senior firefighter from repercussions after he sexually harassed a female firefighter and referred to her using profane misogynist insults.