McDonald's Franchisee Settles for $4.4M in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The settlement follows a lawsuit where a manager, a known sex offender, assaulted a teenage employee, raising concerns over hiring practices and workplace safety.
- A Pennsylvania McDonald's franchisee has agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle a lawsuit after a manager sexually assaulted a teenage employee.
- The manager, a registered sex offender, was hired despite his criminal background, leading to questions about the hiring practices of the franchise.
- The victim, who was 14 at the time of the assault, and other employees reported the manager's inappropriate behavior, but no immediate action was taken.
- The franchisee is now facing bankruptcy and is selling off its portfolio of restaurants to finance the settlement.
- This case has prompted discussions on the need for better training and security measures to prevent sexual harassment and assault in the workplace.
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