L.A. Hospital Sued Over Alleged Sex Harassment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles-area hospital is being sued over claims that an employee sexually harassed co-workers and that one woman was fired for complaining.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit Wednesday against Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park.
The federal sex discrimination and retaliation suit claims that at least three women were subjected daily to vulgar sexual remarks and inappropriate touching by a co-worker who also made obscene comments about underage female patients.
The suit says one woman was fired after complaining and two quit.
The hospital Thursday says it can't comment on the suit because it hasn't been served but it takes a strong stand against harassment and acts immediately when a complaint is raised.
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