Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Nov. 15, 1990
The ultimate issues to be resolved in this proceeding are whether the City of Port Orange Police Department discriminated against the Petitioner on account of her sex in connection with her employment at the police department and, if so, what remedies are appropriate. Petitioner contends that she was subjected to sexual harassment, denied promotions on account of her sex, and ultimately forced to resign on account of continued sexual harassment. She contends that she is entitled to damages in excess of $20,000 plus costs and a reasonable attorney's fee. The Respondent contends that the Petitioner was neither harassed nor discriminated against on account of her sex, that she voluntarily resigned her position, and that she is entitled to no damages.Petitioner was entitled to first position available, to back pay plus interest and to attorney fees for being forced to leave job due to sexual harassment.
