An African-American woman has filed a lawsuit against US firm Verizon, alleging the company did nothing to stop a coworker from stalking and harassing her, even after a noose was placed above her desk. Powell claimed she reported an incident involving a white colleague to supervisors and union representatives in 2015, but no action was taken. She took nine months leave due to a "documented medical condition" caused by the stalking, but still had to face her aggressor when she returned to work. A spokesman for Verizon said the company "does not tolerate harassment or discrimination".
An African-American woman has filed a lawsuit against US firm Verizon, alleging the company did nothing to stop a coworker from stalking and harassing her, even after a noose was placed above her desk. Marisa Powell claimed she reported an incident involving a white colleague to supervisors and union representatives in 2015, but no action was taken. She took nine months leave due to a "documented medical condition" caused by the stalking, but still had to face her aggressor when she returned to work. A spokesman for Verizon said the company "does not tolerate harassment or discrimination".