A sexual harassment lawsuit, filed by an employee, against the United Nations was dismissed Tuesday.

Cynthia Brzak accused U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, of improperly touching her during a meeting in Geneva in 2003. According to a report from a U.N. internal investigation, Brzak’s claims were substantiated but there was insufficient proof for action against Lubbers. Lubbers soon resigned. Brzak then sued the United Nations, Lubbers and six others for discrimination and retaliation.

The ruling by the New York court of appeals upheld a decision by a lower court that the United Nations had immunity under the 1946 Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. The decision said that U.N. officials named in the lawsuit have diplomatic immunity, and could not be sued.

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