The plaintiff, a 20-year employee, went on stress leave and never returned to work after her employer hired an individual who had sexually harassed her 12 years earlier.
The plaintiff sued for constructive dismissal and intentional infliction of mental suffering.
The court dismissed the tort claim, finding that while the employer's conduct was flagrant and outrageous, it was not calculated to produce harm.
However, the court found the plaintiff was constructively dismissed because the employer's dismissive response to her concerns made continued employment intolerable.
The plaintiff was awarded 12 months' pay in lieu of notice and $100,000 in Honda damages for the employer's insensitive conduct.
