When Can You File a Lawsuit over Sexual Intimidation?
Sexual intimidation is a form of sexual harassment that has an aggressor shaming a victim for the victim’s gender, sexual preference, or gender identification. In basic terms, the aggressor is a bully who is relentless in his desire to try and embarrass or shame the victim. This form of activity should not be tolerated in a work place, and victims should avoid aggressors in public areas. But are there times when sexual intimidation can be brought into a civil or even criminal court?
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
No one should have to tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace. If you have filed a complaint against your aggressor with your company and have not heard back from the company in a reasonable period, then you have every right to inquire about your complaint.
If your company seems hesitant to act on your complaint and the intimidation continues, then a civil lawsuit is not out of the question. Remember that your company is responsible for making a trauma-free workplace for you and your co-workers. If your company ignores reports of sexual intimidation, then your company is ignoring its civil obligations.
Pranks With Consequences
If your aggressor escalates their intimidation to where they play pranks on you that could be seen as dangerous, then you should report it to your company. If your company ignores this report, then you should waste no time in hiring a lawyer and calling the police. Pranks such as defacing your car are criminal acts and you can use the criminal justice system to take action. You can also sue your aggressor in civil court for violating your human rights.
Physical Contact
The moment your aggressor makes physical contact with you in any way while sexually intimidating you is sexual assault. As with some pranks, sexual assault is a crime that can result in fines and jail time. As with pranks, you can also sue in civil court as well as have a case in criminal court with someone who assaults you.
In our years of experience, we have learned how to compassionately handle sexual intimidation cases. If you are being sexually intimidated, we encourage you to call our sexual harassment lawyers and get the kind of advice and guidance you need to stop the harassment and get your life back.