The Weinstein Company and its Owners Face Civil Rights Lawsuit in New York

w York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed the case after his office investigated the sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein. The investigation lasted more than four months.

In the lawsuit, AG Schneiderman alleged that Harvey Weinstein engaged in pattern of unrelenting sexual harassment of female employees. He created a hostile work environment that pervaded in the work place. He made quid pro quo offers or demands of sexual favors in exchange for career advancement or employment consequences at the company.

The Weinstein Company and its Board failed to protect employees from Harvey Weinstein’s repeated pattern of vicious misconduct. Its co-owner and co-CEO Robert Weinstein allowed Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct instead of preventing it. The company’s COO and Human Resources Director did not take steps to stop Harvey Weinstein’s ongoing sexual harassment.