Broker Sues TP ICAP and Citigroup Over Alleged Years of Sexual Harassment
Christine O'Reilly claims both firms ignored her complaints and urged her to tolerate harassment to maintain business relationships.
- O'Reilly alleges Citigroup trader Benjamin Waters harassed her for four years with unwanted messages and advances.
- She claims her supervisors at TP ICAP instructed her to 'play the game' and tolerate the trader's behavior.
- The lawsuit accuses both companies of creating a hostile work environment and failing to take appropriate action.
- O'Reilly's complaint includes screenshots of inappropriate messages and instances where she was forced to apologize to Waters.
- Citigroup confirmed the employees named in the lawsuit are no longer with the bank, but declined further comment.