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M.C. restaurant cited for sexual harassment
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September 30, 2010
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A female employee at a Michigan City restaurant was repeatedly subjected to unwelcome sexual comments by the manager, according to a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The suit alleges that the Lighthouse Restaurant violated federal law when it allowed its manager to sexually harass one of its female employees and create a hostile work environment.

The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the female employee. The EEOC also wants an injunction to prohibit the restaurant from engaging in sex discrimination and requiring it to take other measures to ensure a workplace free of discrimination for current and future employees.

The EEOC found that the restaurant does not have a policy prohibiting sexual harassment nor does it provide any sort of anti-harassment training.

The suit says that the harassing manager was the only available person to whom employees could complain about harassment.

The EEOC attempted to reach a settlement with restaurant owner Faros, Inc., prior to filing the suit.