WARREN Kenneth Kubala, who accused Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith of creating a “sexually hostile work environment,” received a $150,000 settlemen
WARREN Kenneth Kubala, who accused Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith of creating a “sexually hostile work environment,” received a $150,000 settlemen
WARREN A former employee of the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office will be able to sue his boss personally, alleging sexual harassment and other sexual inn
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WARREN A ruling from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals clears the way for a former Trumbull County Engineer’s Office employee to refile part of a lawsuit against Engineer Randy Smith.
Former safety compliance officer Ken Kubala filed a civil case in 2018 against Smith, claiming Smith perpetuated sexual harassment and First Amendment right violations while Kubala worked for him. Kubala worked in the position from 2011 to 2018. Kubala’s claims center on the last three years of his employment.
The case was moved to federal court, where a magistrate in Youngstown dismissed the claims at the end of 2019. Through attorney David Engler, Kubala filed an appeal of the decision to dismiss the claim.