Flanary v. Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

By Judge Robert P. Doherty, Jr.

Plaintiff claims damages as a result of alleged sexual discrimination and harassment, assault and battery and sexual assault and battery, negligent retention of an unfit supervisor, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. A portion of Plaintiff s claims deals with wrongful constructive discharge from employment because of alleged torts by her employer and its agent Defendants have demurred and filed a special plea in bar. They argue that Plaintiffs sole remedy for wrongful termination arises under the Virginia Human Rights Act. Defendants also assert…