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Outfoxed: Carlson Settles for $20 Million & Apology

Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson  has received among the largest payouts in history  – $20 million – to settle a sexual harassment case. Ironically, the case was settled not by the defendant, former Fox News chairperson Roger Ailes, but by his former employer, 21st Century Fox, the parent company of Fox news.  Ailes, 76, won’t pay a dime. … Continue reading “Outfoxed: Carlson Settles for $20 Million & Apology”

Complacent Employer Hit With $95 Million Award

Note:  On July 7, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge J.  Michael Reagan granted Aarons’ motion to reduce the compensatory damages award for Alford’s Title VII sexual harassment claim pursuant to the statutory cap from $4 million  to $300,000.00 and the Court vacated the $50 million punitive damages award. Title VII authorizes the award of both … Continue reading “Complacent Employer Hit With $95 Million Award”