Aaron’s Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $6M

Aaron’s agreed to pay $6 million to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former associate who claimed she was sexually harassed by a former manager at the furniture and appliance rental company.

The final settlement is a much smaller figure than the originally jury verdict from June 2011, which awarded the plaintiff $95 million. The award exceeded the maximum allowed by $50 million, subsequently leading a judge to reduce it to $39.8 million.

A January hearing on Aaron’s post-trial motions found the initial jury verdict to be excessive and a judge ruled not to sustain it, leading to the agreed upon settlement, according to the Associated Press.

If you or a loved one has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, contact Sokolove Law for a free legal consultation.

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