Brothers v. Gilbert

OPINION

DICKENSON, Justice.

Plaintiffs, Pama Gilbert and Vickie Alvarado Lee, sued their former employer, James Brothers, D.D.S., defendant, for “extensive and pervasive sexual harassment and assaults and other non-consensual affronts and indecencies.” Following a trial by jury, judgment was rendered on the verdict that plaintiffs “jointly recover” a total of $9,100.00 in actual damages, $75,000.00 in punitive damages, and $109,696.51 in prejudgment interest. Défendant appeals. We reverse and render.

Background Facts

Defendant is a dentist. Plaintiffs are former employees who worked for him as…