Number
001697
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the hostile work environment, sexual harassment and sex discrimination claims of Nancy E. Grider, entitled Nancy E. Grider v. City of Milwaukee, et al, United States District Court Case No. 00-C-156, (EEOC Charge No. 260990579). (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of litigation brought by Nancy E. Grider in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, entitled Nancy E. Grider v. City of Milwaukee, Department of Public Works, Water Works Division, et al, Case no. 00-C-156. Ms. Grider had an earlier EEOC Charge No. 260990579 based upon the same allegations. The settlement agreement, which is attached to the file, provides a total payment of $33,000, or which $28,000 represents attorney fees and costs, and $5,000 represents back pay. The parties further agree to enter into a separate, full and final compromise settlement of Nancy E. Grider's workers compensation claim and Ms. Grider agrees to resign her employment with the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Nancy E. Grider filed a lawsuit alleging hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and alleging violation of the United States Constitution, regarding her employment as an operator in charge at the Water Works division over the course of her employment, and further alleging that she became unable to work due to said allegations; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $33,000.00 of which $28,000 represents attorneys fees and costs, and $5,000.00 represents back pay, from which all appropriate payroll deductions will be made including state and federal taxes; and the parties agree to enter into a full and final compromise settlement of Nancy E. Grider's workers compensation claim concerning the same al...
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