The plaintiff brought an action for civil sexual assault and constructive dismissal against her former employer.
The defendant had previously pled guilty to sexually assaulting the plaintiff in the workplace but denied liability in the civil action, claiming his plea was coerced.
The court rejected the defendant's evidence, finding him liable for the sexual assaults and constructive dismissal.
The court awarded a total of $137,689 in damages, including $75,000 for general and aggravated damages, $5,000 in punitive damages, and amounts for future counselling, delayed entry into the workforce, and constructive dismissal.
