What affirmative defenses should I write on answer to sexual harassment complaint. (Plaintiff is lying).

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   Christine McCall

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   Answered January 30, 2013 11:06. Affirmative defenses that should be pleaded are necessarily grounded in the facts of the matter. You really should consult with an experienced attorney for assistance with your defensive pleading, even if you elect to proceed pro per from that point forward.

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   Harry HudsonPro

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   Answered January 30, 2013 11:15. No one is in a position to offer any suggestions as no one knows any facts. Also, no competent attorney on this forum would attempt such a task without knowing more.
   See an attorney. NOW!

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   Malosack Berjis

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   Answered January 30, 2013 16:53. I absolutely agree with my colleagues. Do yourself a favor and, at a minimum, hire an attorney for this part of the litigation.

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   David Mallen

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   Answered January 31, 2013 17:49. An attorney can also advise you whether the claim is covered by any insurance policy, and whether you can sue others who are responsible, or whether you can ask your employer to provide you a lawyer if you are an employee who has been sued.
   
   A lawyer can also advise you as to whether you should settle, try mediation, or take other defensive action.
   
   You can find attorneys who will do legal work on a "limited services" fee agreement -- such as filing an answer to a sexual harassment complaint. I don't recommend this unless it is the only way you can defend yourself.
   
   You were wise to seek help on AVVO. I encourage you to take the next sensible step.
   
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   Jack LebowitzPro

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   Answered January 30, 2013 16:57. Agree with Ms. Mc Call. See an attorney. Were there any witnesses to this claimed "sexual harassement" or is it strictly someone's word against yours? Was this a one time event or a course of conduct over a long time. Are you in a supervisory position to the person complaining or just friends, coworkers or casual acquaintances. Maybe you should write down all your thoughts about what happened and why you are being falsely accused and any witnesses to share with your attorney.

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   Robert Suhajda

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   Answered January 31, 2013 12:36. A sexual harassment complaint is usually a form of sex discrimination and not a criminal matter. So I assume this is the nature of the beast. The defenses would be 1) general denial of all allegations, 2)
   employer took reasonable care, 3) specific denial that there was any harassment, or it was not sexual, or it was not work related, or employee took no remedial action. Also lack of respondent superior. Let me know if this is what you were looking for. Thank you

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