Ferguson v. Sunbay Lodge, Ltd.

The appellant, Jackie Ferguson, originally filed a complaint in United States District Court against the appellee, Sunbay Lodge, Ltd. (Sunbay), and John Aulgur and alleged causes of action under Title VII and state law tort claims of assault, battery, outrage, and negligence. Ferguson’s state law tort claims were dismissed by the court and she subsequently voluntarily dismissed her Title VII claim.

Ferguson then filed suit against Sunbay in Garland County Circuit Court and alleged that Sunbay’s former manager sexually harassed her while she was employed with Sunbay. Ferguson claimed that these…