Byas v. Legislature of the Virgin Islands

GÓMEZ, Chief Judge

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(February 25, 2009)

Before the Court is the motion of the defendants, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands (the “Legislature”) and Usie Richards, in his official capacity only (“Senator Richards”) (together, the “Defendants”), for partial summary judgment against the plaintiff, Dee Dee Byas (“Byas”). For the reasons stated below, the Court will grant the motion in part and deny it in part.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Byas is a former employee of the Legislature. According to Byas, Senator Richards sexually harassed her and created a hostile working…