A California appellate court reversed a $6.2 million verdict agianst the city of Los Angeles in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a black lesbian firefighter.

The 2nd District Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in a case brought by Brenda Lee against the city of Los Angeles. Lee Claimed her superiors at the fire department yelled and made derogatory comments about her, as well as putting her through drills without proper safety precautions. She also claimed someone urinated in her mouthwash.

The appeals court found that Lee failed to pursue all administrative remedies following her termination in 2005. She claimed she was placed on unpaid leave “under the pretext that she was psychologically unfit to be a firefighter.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, please contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP, by calling 800-681-6932.