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PARAOHAO v. BANKERS CLUB, Inc.
15 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D556 (S. D. Fla. August 28, 2002)
A thirty-six year old female plaintiff employed as a server at the Bankers Club in February of 2000, brought sexual harassment claims under Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Shortly after she began her employment, plaintiff was transferred to work in the accounting department with a sixty-seven year old Club Accountant, Michael Alvarez. The plaintiff and Alvarez formed a private "small business" relationship and personal relationship outside of their employment with the Bankers Club. They frequently met for dinner and drinks. On at least one occasion the plaintiff allowed Alvarez to touch her in a sexual manner. Although she indicated that she primarily allowed this touching to please Alvarez, she had enjoyed it "a little." The plaintiff also allowed Alvarez to photograph her in provocative poses and invited him to her home to meet her children when her husband was away. At one point, Alvarez masturbated in front of the plaintiff in his office. In early August of 2000, plaintiff spoke to a co-worker about her desire for Alvarez
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