Battenfield v. Harvard University

Plaintiff Delise Battenfield (Battenfield) and her husband, Norris E. Dickard, bring this action against Battenfield’s former employer, Harvard University, and three of her former colleagues, alleging that she was harassed sexually and emotionally in the work place. Plaintiffs’ complaint alleges eighteen counts: violation of G.L.c. 151B (Counts I and III); assault and battery (Count II); defamation (Count IV); violation of the State Equal Rights Act, G.L.c. 93, §103(a) (Count V); violation of article 114 of the Massachusetts Constitution (Count VI); violation of the Massachusetts Civil Rights…