SleeveCo Inc. has agreed to pay a $200,000 settlement in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former employee.

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Georgia-based sleeve label manufacturer on behalf of Tammy Stratton. Stratton alleged that SleeveCo subjected her to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment due to her gender. In the lawsuit Stratton claimed that a manager at the company touched her inappropriately, rubbed his body against hers and made numerous sexual remarks.

The suit also claimed the manager threatened to “blow (Stratton’s) head off” after he overheard her complaining about his conduct. Stratton says, after threatening her, the manager took steps to terminate her employment and she was fired.

The $200,000 settlement allowed SleeveCo to deny any liability or wrongdoing.

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