Simms v. Center for Correctional Health & Policy Studies

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Dr. LaVerna Simms, an Arican American woman, is suing her employer, the Center for Correctional Health and Policy Studies (“CCHPS”), under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for creating a hostile and severe work environment by allowing a non-CCHPS employee to sexually harass her. Following an internal investigation into Simms’ allegations, the Office of the Special Inspector found probable cause for sexual harassment and recommended the termination of the non-employee who had allegedly caused the issues. CCHPS argues that…