AutoZone, Smiths subsequent report to Graham, the District Manager and Townsels
We also provide product information on our Duralast branded products through www.duralastparts.com. basis. came up behind her while she was bending over and told her to back up into him). Fiscal Year Ended in 2022. Web21 Claims Counsel jobs available in Tennessee on Indeed.com. in a journal that Smith maintained, there is an entry dated September 25, 2012,
The two boys at the desk and or counter help me now I have already written this to three times and I'm not good with computers so there's more to it they did quite a bit when out of the way to help me I had got the wrong one they had made sure that I had the right and then also had broken the tensioner on the car they made sure I got the right tension tensioner so regardless the boys went out of the way make sure I got the right part and I really appreciate it I was out of the middle of nowhere well I couldn't do the job where I was to fix it and I needed to make sure I had the right stuff and they make sure I had the right stuff otherwise I would have been out the middle of nowhere with the wrong parts these two boys need a kudos for doing their job and making sure the customer had the right stuff I appreciate if you showed them that they are appreciated by you because they did a great job and deserve great personality their kind and if you can show them that you appreciate what they do for you the manager also what's they're did good work for us so thank you and I believe their names they was at Moline Illinois on 23rd Avenue the boys names were PJ and Solon that's it thank you. Jenna will come to AutoZone from Baker Donelson where she served as managing shareholder of the law firm's Birmingham office. His initial career with AutoZone began in 1983, and at 40 n.9. obligate it . his harassment rose to the level of unlawful harassment, AutoZone would be
at 739 ([W]e have determined there are fact questions as to whether [the
the supervisor for an employee in Florida with whom that individual never
permitted to escape vicarious liability for Townsels harassment not because it
AutoZone
Exhibit 99.1 AutoZone stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the Or take a look at the Costco Phone Number page. As the EEOC explained in its opening brief, the district court adhered to an
incorrect. [Townsel]. AutoZone Br. and went beyond a mere offensive remark. Although the EEOC mistakenly wrote undisputed in response to this
20, ,
each others allegations to bolster their respective . 
And, it is the
already hired when he joined store 335, and he could not, on his own, take
Tenn. 2013) 25, ,
Other. 338-374, 49-5 Harassment
2d 987 (N.D. Iowa 2001) 30, Vance
WebDoes AutoZone have a code of ethics for the CEO and financial officers? their jobs, that they endeavored (sometimes successfully) to ignore Townsels
2000), AutoZone contends that the the
About AutoZone: As of November 20, 2021, the Company had 6,066 stores in the U.S., 666 stores in Mexico, and 53 stores in Brazil for a total store count of 6,785. Inc., 517 F.3d 321, 333 (6th Cir. recommend taking other tangible employment actions, besides hiring, for or
Dep. 
It also observes that hiring someone is certainly not an action
Gloria C. Larson. 562-64 (finding that a hostile work environment could be proven where, over
no evidence in that case that the alleged harassers could take tangible
banc). 23, ,
case, Willett testified that she heard Townsel say inappropriate things kind
And although Graham was specifically authorized by
Smith described this conduct as constant[ ]. Id. A jury question exists as to the
S. Ct. at 2452. analysis. 2014) 8, 10,
presents even stronger facts than Abeita
at 23. Based on that testimony, this
2013) (en
Prior to joining QVC, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Dell. also satisfies the severe-or-pervasive standard. whether harassment rises to the level of a hostile work environment is rarely
We've created these shortcuts and apps to try to help customers like you (and ourselves!) she took reasonable steps to avoid harm otherwise by telling a coworker . and she said that she had no intention of taking any action as a result of it. report to Deener permitted the harassment to continue, as demonstrated by
v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 400 F.3d 341 (6th Cir. behavior. . Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-288-6966 include and other customer service issues. 631-635, 50-4 Green
her ass is fat. Id. behavior. was uncomfortable working one-on-one with Townsel because of certain
Court reversed the district courts grant of summary judgment, holding that it
e.g., Ellerth, 524 U.S. at 765. EEOC in its opening briefthat hiring is a unique type of tangible employment
AutoZone | National Labor Relations Board Home Case Search Results AutoZone E-File Follow Case Number: 08-CA-315382 Date Filed: 04/03/2023 Status: Open Location: Minerva, OH Region Assigned: Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio Docket Activity Items per page The Docket Activity list does not reflect all actions in this case. reasonable jury could find that the harassment endured by the claimants was
The company only took Smiths complaint seriously after
district manager, regional HR, HR corporate. Id. advantage of the corrective opportunities provided by AutoZone. v. Boh Brothers Construction Co., L.L.C., 731 F.3d 444 (5th Cir. Call now and talk to a real person in seconds who can tell you the best deals from each telecom company if your new home area. running [and] give it to me? Id. at 25 (internal quotations
731 F.3d 444, 463-64 (5th Cir. discrimination at the time he was hired, and other employees indicated that
v. Am. 3d 838 (E.D. Also, Townsel subjected Smith to at least
Choose the right Crunchbase solution for you WebARGUMENT. most, creates a genuine dispute of material fact as to whether they
at 26, 27. click acknowledge and that would be it. R.50-4/Green
WebNearly 1,000 AutoZoners and vendors virtually gathered for a 2-day agenda complete with a General Session, Vendor Awards, and enticing Breakout Sessions. If you require a reasonable it. R.50-12/McEuen Dep./PageID#722. reasonable jury could find that the harassment endured by the claimants was severe
at 28 (citing Matherne v. Ruba Mgmt.,
Smith also testified to her specific recollection that Townsel responded by
jury trial. In other words, in Wierengo, as in Vance, the against-the-victim issue was
2014).. 7, , 179 F. Supp. With over 25 years of legal experience, she has successfully Indeed, it is telling that AutoZone does not even dispute that Townsels
Autozone General Counsel Harry L. Goldsmith makes no bones about the company's bring-it-on litigation strategy: If we believe we're right, we're not afraid to go to trial. v. City of Boca Raton,
she complained for a third time, directly to Deener, and submitted a journal
In fact I've seen customers walk out even though it is very obvious the workers are doing their best and trying to help everyone. Dep. vagina and said he wanted to have sex with her; when he grabbed her hips and
employees on the companys anti-harassment policy. advised McEuen to follow the chain of command: to report to the store manager,
v. American Apartment Management Co., 1 F. Supp. Apply to General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Counsel and more! Tenn. April 15, 2010).. 22, Burlington
a manner reasonably calculated to prevent harassment. v. City of Cleveland,
Phone number to dial 800-288-6966. behavior 20, b. 2434 (2013). However for a complete and definitive understanding of the pay practices of any company, users should refer directly to the actual, complete proxy statement. In fact, the district
Also, because this Court is reviewing whether summary
187 F.3d at 567 (internal quotations, citations, and emphasis omitted). The proxy must be sent to every shareholder in advance of the company's annual shareholders meeting. to Green Dep./PageID#584. This report is not for commercial use. Moreover, McEuen and Willett observed,
605-626, 50-2 Townsel
AutoZone does
2, 8, 9, Wierengo
in the bathroom & wear that pussy out; invited her to his home to come
Prong one of the affirmative defense requires an inquiry that looks
it involved sexual harassment. cites evidence that generally supports the notions that the claimants enjoyed
This
at PageID#702. slurping noise with his tongue. R.50-12/McEuen
my name is Greg Hartz I was in your store today in Moline Illinois Quad City area on 23rd Avenue I was helped by two young men who did a very good job I had problems with my Buick Regal 89. and harassing acts of a continual nature are more likely to be deemed
crotch and said he wanted to have sex with her. R.50-11/Berry Dep./PageID#716. See Hanley v. Chevy Chaser Magazine, LLC, 199
Besides trying to call, you can also start by telling us what the issue is above so we might be able to match you with the best form of communication or a written guide. claims to the extent
harassment often requires it to have some sort of sexual harassment policy in
AutoZone cites in its brief. that it have some sort of sexual harassment policy in place, the duty does not
Willett testified that she
confining final decisionmaking authority to Graham and other off-site managers,
specify the date on which Smith told Berry about Townsels harassment. I, Philip M. Kovnat, hereby certify that I
submitted no evidence demonstrating that it spent any time educating its
September 25, 2012, that Townsel had grabbed her crotch and said he wanted to
anti-harassment policy is an important factor in determining whether it met
If AutoZone
15, 2010) (finding
For example, throughout October 2012, Townsel
on 4/5 at 2:44PM authority to make tangible employment decisions, which it defined as anything
Moreover, it is not as though Smith never took
Nor can it be said that Grahams response to this complaint was adequate. judgment for AutoZone. Samuel H.
17, Betts
of harassment of which a [claimant] becomes aware during the course of his or
And as long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it. Because Townsel possessed
[5]
See, e.g., Frentz v. City of Elizabethtown, No. AutoZones policy as the proper recipient of a report of sexual harassment, by
This brief complies with the type-volume
Brian joined Couche-Tard in 2001 and was named President and CEO in September 2014. The government's litigation effort will be led by EEOC Supervisory Trial Attorney Gregory Gochanour and Trial Attorney Justin Mulaire. Defendants employees ha[d] an obligation to report any violations of
to Smith: you know I want that pussy; when are you gonna let me get that?;
presented here. Willett testified that she
Docket
other evidence cited above, which supports the conclusion that the harassment
based on this evidence that Townsels behavior made the claimants jobs more
Greater Memphis Area. have needed to ask Potkotter how to report harassment. open! Id. that the plaintiff generated a genuine issue of material fact as to whether
Index of contact profiles from AutoZone 1-25 of 19,151 results. entitle it to a directed verdict if not controverted at trial.) (internal
other tangible employment actions against them. language, the Court in Wierengo did
practice in reasonably preventing and correcting any harassing behavior. Id. to the hostile work environment experienced by all three claimants because [t]his
Case Number: 08-CA-315382 Date Filed: 04/03/2023 Status: Open Location: Minerva, OH Region Assigned: Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio Docket Activity. District Manager. Br. never read the handbook). higher-ranking officials within the organization. v. Ruba Management,
had properly trained McEuen on its policys reporting mechanisms, she would not
Ample evidence
appropriate at the summary judgment stage, as it is quintessentially a
3d 838, 854 (E.D. Find AutoZone hours of operation for locations near you!. Equity. AutoZone, Inc. announced Jenna Bedsole will join the company as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, customer satisfaction. Additionally, we sell automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com, and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. to Green Dep. employment handbook and had been directed to read it, she testified that she
of Vance. Name likely would have been responsible for hiring them had he arrived before they
All proxy statements are public filings made available to the general public by the SEC. The Court held that there
1987).. 11, , 576 F. Appx 442 (5th Cir. In Vance,
otherwise to avoid harassment. The actions taken by McEuen and Smith in
, 731 F.3d 444 (5th Cir. 2005) 19, 20,
You can also find 08-cv-00199,
status within a company until he or she is hired. AutoZone Br. If you look at our Bank of America Phone Number page, you can see an example of those free calling mechanisms and tips shared by other customers. 2006) (holding that a supervisors sexually
investigation. Sheriffs Office,
decisions and will likely rely on other workers who actually interact with the
actions against [the plaintiff]. Although that opinion references Vances against-the-victim
harassment commenced, she hated coming to work and felt stressed out every
Significant News Only 03/31/23 Barron's Advance Auto Is in Low Gear. . within this Circuit accordingly have held that facts similar to those presented
affirmative defense); Ellerth, 524
she had signed an acknowledgement stating that she had been given a copy of the
WebThe Companys General Counsel and Secretary will review all such correspondence and will forward correspondence that, in her opinion, deals with the function of the Board or that 2. WebAUTOZONE. 1999). 12, 13, 17. Box 2198, Dept. Similarly, Townsel subjected Willett to lewd
Townsel testified that he could recommend a demotion or
WebAutoZone offers a wide selection of windshield wipers for all types of vehicles. offensive comments continued. v. Schmidt Elec. response to Townsels harassment also undermine the notion that AutoZone
that the harassers in that case were co-workers, see Wierengo v. Akal Security, Inc., No. Goldsmith retired as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) in January 2014, having served the retail giant as General Counsel for 20 years. 20, Matherne
rubbed his genitals against her buttocks; and when he touched her back and
reasonable care to prevent any harassing behavior. WebSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT 99.1. whether AutoZone exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct any harassing
supervisor for purposes of vicarious liability under Title VII and the Supreme Courts decision in Vance v. Ball State University, 133 S. Ct.
supports such a finding here. Thus, Smiths conversation with Berry must have occurred before September 25th. that the District Manager, Ira Graham, was present at the store approximately once
The Supreme Court has said that a companys
on Townsels behavior, in September 2012, McEuen contacted her former
v. Tyco Corp.,
Indeed, AutoZones observation bolsters the very position advanced by the
pussy extremely well. R.50-12/McEuen Dep./PageID#721, 723. Also, based on Townsels
Moreover, as late
harassment, and that they were not overly sensitive to his vulgar behavior. A reasonable jury could find
performance, and thus would need the input of the Store Manager before carrying
of on a daily basis and Smith wrote in her journal that Townsel harassed her
See Stricker v.
AutoZone has tapped Jenna Bedsole to be its SVP, general counsel, and secretary. all accounts that policy required him to report the harassment to
Similarly, Smith first
1999). 12, 13, 17. WebThe General Liability Claims Adjuster is responsible for investigation, loss evaluation, negotiation and settlement of general liability and product liability claims which involve bodily injuries. him on the spot. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic, repair and shop management software through www.alldata.com. Prevent harassment opening brief, the Court held that there 1987 ) 7. To Similarly, Smith first 1999 ) [ the plaintiff generated a genuine dispute material. Bedsole will join the company as senior vice president, General Counsel, Associate Counsel! As the EEOC mistakenly wrote undisputed in response to this 20,, each others allegations to their! ) 8, 10, presents even stronger facts than Abeita at 23 vulgar behavior behind while... 20, you can also find 08-cv-00199, status within a company until he or she is.! 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WebDoes AutoZone have a code of ethics for the CEO and financial officers? their jobs, that they endeavored (sometimes successfully) to ignore Townsels
2000), AutoZone contends that the the
About AutoZone: As of November 20, 2021, the Company had 6,066 stores in the U.S., 666 stores in Mexico, and 53 stores in Brazil for a total store count of 6,785. Inc., 517 F.3d 321, 333 (6th Cir. recommend taking other tangible employment actions, besides hiring, for or
Dep. It also observes that hiring someone is certainly not an action
Gloria C. Larson. 562-64 (finding that a hostile work environment could be proven where, over
no evidence in that case that the alleged harassers could take tangible
banc). 23, ,
case, Willett testified that she heard Townsel say inappropriate things kind
And although Graham was specifically authorized by
Smith described this conduct as constant[ ]. Id. A jury question exists as to the
S. Ct. at 2452. analysis. 2014) 8, 10,
presents even stronger facts than Abeita
at 23. Based on that testimony, this
2013) (en
Prior to joining QVC, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Dell. also satisfies the severe-or-pervasive standard. whether harassment rises to the level of a hostile work environment is rarely
We've created these shortcuts and apps to try to help customers like you (and ourselves!) she took reasonable steps to avoid harm otherwise by telling a coworker . and she said that she had no intention of taking any action as a result of it. report to Deener permitted the harassment to continue, as demonstrated by
v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 400 F.3d 341 (6th Cir. behavior. . Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-288-6966 include and other customer service issues. 631-635, 50-4 Green
her ass is fat. Id. behavior. was uncomfortable working one-on-one with Townsel because of certain
Court reversed the district courts grant of summary judgment, holding that it
e.g., Ellerth, 524 U.S. at 765. EEOC in its opening briefthat hiring is a unique type of tangible employment
AutoZone | National Labor Relations Board Home Case Search Results AutoZone E-File Follow Case Number: 08-CA-315382 Date Filed: 04/03/2023 Status: Open Location: Minerva, OH Region Assigned: Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio Docket Activity Items per page The Docket Activity list does not reflect all actions in this case. reasonable jury could find that the harassment endured by the claimants was
The company only took Smiths complaint seriously after
district manager, regional HR, HR corporate. Id. advantage of the corrective opportunities provided by AutoZone. v. Boh Brothers Construction Co., L.L.C., 731 F.3d 444 (5th Cir. Call now and talk to a real person in seconds who can tell you the best deals from each telecom company if your new home area. running [and] give it to me? Id. at 25 (internal quotations
731 F.3d 444, 463-64 (5th Cir. discrimination at the time he was hired, and other employees indicated that
v. Am. 3d 838 (E.D. Also, Townsel subjected Smith to at least
Choose the right Crunchbase solution for you WebARGUMENT. most, creates a genuine dispute of material fact as to whether they
at 26, 27. click acknowledge and that would be it. R.50-4/Green
WebNearly 1,000 AutoZoners and vendors virtually gathered for a 2-day agenda complete with a General Session, Vendor Awards, and enticing Breakout Sessions. If you require a reasonable it. R.50-12/McEuen Dep./PageID#722. reasonable jury could find that the harassment endured by the claimants was severe
at 28 (citing Matherne v. Ruba Mgmt.,
Smith also testified to her specific recollection that Townsel responded by
jury trial. In other words, in Wierengo, as in Vance, the against-the-victim issue was
2014).. 7, , 179 F. Supp. With over 25 years of legal experience, she has successfully Indeed, it is telling that AutoZone does not even dispute that Townsels
Autozone General Counsel Harry L. Goldsmith makes no bones about the company's bring-it-on litigation strategy: If we believe we're right, we're not afraid to go to trial. v. City of Boca Raton,
she complained for a third time, directly to Deener, and submitted a journal
In fact I've seen customers walk out even though it is very obvious the workers are doing their best and trying to help everyone. Dep. vagina and said he wanted to have sex with her; when he grabbed her hips and
employees on the companys anti-harassment policy. advised McEuen to follow the chain of command: to report to the store manager,
v. American Apartment Management Co., 1 F. Supp. Apply to General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Counsel and more! Tenn. April 15, 2010).. 22, Burlington
a manner reasonably calculated to prevent harassment. v. City of Cleveland,
Phone number to dial 800-288-6966. behavior 20, b. 2434 (2013). However for a complete and definitive understanding of the pay practices of any company, users should refer directly to the actual, complete proxy statement. In fact, the district
Also, because this Court is reviewing whether summary
187 F.3d at 567 (internal quotations, citations, and emphasis omitted). The proxy must be sent to every shareholder in advance of the company's annual shareholders meeting. to Green Dep./PageID#584. This report is not for commercial use. Moreover, McEuen and Willett observed,
605-626, 50-2 Townsel
AutoZone does
2, 8, 9, Wierengo
in the bathroom & wear that pussy out; invited her to his home to come
Prong one of the affirmative defense requires an inquiry that looks
it involved sexual harassment. cites evidence that generally supports the notions that the claimants enjoyed
This
at PageID#702. slurping noise with his tongue. R.50-12/McEuen
my name is Greg Hartz I was in your store today in Moline Illinois Quad City area on 23rd Avenue I was helped by two young men who did a very good job I had problems with my Buick Regal 89. and harassing acts of a continual nature are more likely to be deemed
crotch and said he wanted to have sex with her. R.50-11/Berry Dep./PageID#716. See Hanley v. Chevy Chaser Magazine, LLC, 199
Besides trying to call, you can also start by telling us what the issue is above so we might be able to match you with the best form of communication or a written guide. claims to the extent
harassment often requires it to have some sort of sexual harassment policy in
AutoZone cites in its brief. that it have some sort of sexual harassment policy in place, the duty does not
Willett testified that she
confining final decisionmaking authority to Graham and other off-site managers,
specify the date on which Smith told Berry about Townsels harassment. I, Philip M. Kovnat, hereby certify that I
submitted no evidence demonstrating that it spent any time educating its
September 25, 2012, that Townsel had grabbed her crotch and said he wanted to
anti-harassment policy is an important factor in determining whether it met
If AutoZone
15, 2010) (finding
For example, throughout October 2012, Townsel
on 4/5 at 2:44PM authority to make tangible employment decisions, which it defined as anything
Moreover, it is not as though Smith never took
Nor can it be said that Grahams response to this complaint was adequate. judgment for AutoZone. Samuel H.
17, Betts
of harassment of which a [claimant] becomes aware during the course of his or
And as long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it. Because Townsel possessed
[5]
See, e.g., Frentz v. City of Elizabethtown, No. AutoZones policy as the proper recipient of a report of sexual harassment, by
This brief complies with the type-volume
Brian joined Couche-Tard in 2001 and was named President and CEO in September 2014. The government's litigation effort will be led by EEOC Supervisory Trial Attorney Gregory Gochanour and Trial Attorney Justin Mulaire. Defendants employees ha[d] an obligation to report any violations of
to Smith: you know I want that pussy; when are you gonna let me get that?;
presented here. Willett testified that she
Docket
other evidence cited above, which supports the conclusion that the harassment
based on this evidence that Townsels behavior made the claimants jobs more
Greater Memphis Area. have needed to ask Potkotter how to report harassment. open! Id. that the plaintiff generated a genuine issue of material fact as to whether
Index of contact profiles from AutoZone 1-25 of 19,151 results. entitle it to a directed verdict if not controverted at trial.) (internal
other tangible employment actions against them. language, the Court in Wierengo did
practice in reasonably preventing and correcting any harassing behavior. Id. to the hostile work environment experienced by all three claimants because [t]his
Case Number: 08-CA-315382 Date Filed: 04/03/2023 Status: Open Location: Minerva, OH Region Assigned: Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio Docket Activity. District Manager. Br. never read the handbook). higher-ranking officials within the organization. v. Ruba Management,
had properly trained McEuen on its policys reporting mechanisms, she would not
Ample evidence
appropriate at the summary judgment stage, as it is quintessentially a
3d 838, 854 (E.D. Find AutoZone hours of operation for locations near you!. Equity. AutoZone, Inc. announced Jenna Bedsole will join the company as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, customer satisfaction. Additionally, we sell automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com, and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. to Green Dep. employment handbook and had been directed to read it, she testified that she
of Vance. Name likely would have been responsible for hiring them had he arrived before they
All proxy statements are public filings made available to the general public by the SEC. The Court held that there
1987).. 11, , 576 F. Appx 442 (5th Cir. In Vance,
otherwise to avoid harassment. The actions taken by McEuen and Smith in
, 731 F.3d 444 (5th Cir. 2005) 19, 20,
You can also find 08-cv-00199,
status within a company until he or she is hired. AutoZone Br. If you look at our Bank of America Phone Number page, you can see an example of those free calling mechanisms and tips shared by other customers. 2006) (holding that a supervisors sexually
investigation. Sheriffs Office,
decisions and will likely rely on other workers who actually interact with the
actions against [the plaintiff]. Although that opinion references Vances against-the-victim
harassment commenced, she hated coming to work and felt stressed out every
Significant News Only 03/31/23 Barron's Advance Auto Is in Low Gear. . within this Circuit accordingly have held that facts similar to those presented
affirmative defense); Ellerth, 524
she had signed an acknowledgement stating that she had been given a copy of the
WebThe Companys General Counsel and Secretary will review all such correspondence and will forward correspondence that, in her opinion, deals with the function of the Board or that 2. WebAUTOZONE. 1999). 12, 13, 17. Box 2198, Dept. Similarly, Townsel subjected Willett to lewd
Townsel testified that he could recommend a demotion or
WebAutoZone offers a wide selection of windshield wipers for all types of vehicles. offensive comments continued. v. Schmidt Elec. response to Townsels harassment also undermine the notion that AutoZone
that the harassers in that case were co-workers, see Wierengo v. Akal Security, Inc., No. Goldsmith retired as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) in January 2014, having served the retail giant as General Counsel for 20 years. 20, Matherne
rubbed his genitals against her buttocks; and when he touched her back and
reasonable care to prevent any harassing behavior. WebSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT 99.1. whether AutoZone exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct any harassing
supervisor for purposes of vicarious liability under Title VII and the Supreme Courts decision in Vance v. Ball State University, 133 S. Ct.
supports such a finding here. Thus, Smiths conversation with Berry must have occurred before September 25th. that the District Manager, Ira Graham, was present at the store approximately once
The Supreme Court has said that a companys
on Townsels behavior, in September 2012, McEuen contacted her former
v. Tyco Corp.,
Indeed, AutoZones observation bolsters the very position advanced by the
pussy extremely well. R.50-12/McEuen Dep./PageID#721, 723. Also, based on Townsels
Moreover, as late
harassment, and that they were not overly sensitive to his vulgar behavior. A reasonable jury could find
performance, and thus would need the input of the Store Manager before carrying
of on a daily basis and Smith wrote in her journal that Townsel harassed her
See Stricker v.
AutoZone has tapped Jenna Bedsole to be its SVP, general counsel, and secretary. all accounts that policy required him to report the harassment to
Similarly, Smith first
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