11th Circuit Reinstates Case Alleging Unwanted Kiss Was Harassment

Mealey's (September 7, 2022, 12:23 PM EDT) -- ATLANTA — A former peace officer whose retaliation lawsuit was rejected by a trial court after it determined that an unwanted kiss by a supervisor did not amount to harassment may proceed with her case as the alleged conduct “is close enough to give rise to a reasonable belief” of sexual harassment, an 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel ruled Aug. 22....