Legal Opinion
Wilson v. Olivetti North America, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 22, 1997No. 15116-6-IIIPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
Brenda L. Wilson appeals a judgment in favor of her former employer, Olivetti North America, Inc., in her action involving claims for sexual harassment and constructive discharge. We agree the trial court improperly denied her a jury trial and reverse.
Ms. Wilson was a "rework specialist” in Olivetti’s National Repair Center. On May 19, 1993, co-worker Bart Deiss commented to Ms. Wilson: "Brenda, does your husband know that you leave home dressed like that? No wonder women in society today get raped.” Turning to another employee, Mr. Deiss asked: "Bob, would you let your wife leave home like…
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