A new decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit provides a stark reminder to employers of the ease with which a former employee can get a lawsuit before a jury. Berry v. Chicago Transit Auth., Case No. 07-2288 (7th Cir. Aug. 23, 2010). Cynthia Berry alleged that a coworker sexually harassed… Continue Reading
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