On October 1, 2010, Yellowbook removed Howe v. YellowBook (pdf copy of complaint here) from Dallas County state court to the Northern District of Texas. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff accuses Yellowbook and one of its managers of, among other things, sexual harassment, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The plaintiff claims that she joined Yellowbook in 2009, and moved from Kentucky to Waco, Texas, based upon assurances that she would soon be promoted. Instead of being promoted, however, the plaintiff claims that she was sexually harassed. Specifically, the plaintiff claims that the Defendant manager insisted that she accompany him to dinner following a meeting and, afterwards, to drinks at a nearby tavern. After finishing up at the tavern, plaintiff claims that the manager drove her to her hotel room, and, while she walked her dog, entered her room where he undressed and, when she returned, attempted to force himself on her. Plaintiff asserts that she immediately reported the manager’s behavior to Yellowbook, but to no avail. Eventually, according to Plaintiff, Yellowbook constructively terminated her. Plaintiff seeks at least $2 million in damages, plus attorney’s fees and punitive damages.
David Bell, of the Law Office of David Bell, P.C., represents the Plaintiff.
Yellowbook is represented by A. John Harper, III of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP.
The Yellowbook manager is represented by Richard Kobdish.
The case is pending before Judge Lynn.