I just posted this at Huffington Post about the Ines Sainz case:
I have represented women on sexual harassment claims. In this case, aside from the obvious “interest” shown to Ms. Sainz by these athletes there is a larger issue of whether ANY PRESS should be allowed in the locker room. I say let’s allow the athletes (be they men or women) to get cleaned up and then interview them outside of the locker room. As to the sidelines, the coach should say “knock it off you guys and get back to work.” As to the guys, borrow a page from Austin Powers and think “Margaret Thatcher naked on a cold day.” Why, because no one can sue you for what you THINK but don’t SAY. In other words, your thoughts are free but your words and actions are subject to review. Legal review.
Beyond that, if you actually have been SEXUALLY HARASSED AT WORK and want to sue, see my video blog How do I sue my Employer for Sexual Harassment or For Creating a Hostile Work Environment. The “bottom line” (sorry, pun intended) is that Ms. Sainz’s case is not a problem; it makes her famous and sells TV, print, and internet advertising. This is much different from real harassment cases where (usually women) are REALLY damaged both economically and financially from ACTUAL quid pro quo (“this for that”) or hostile environment situations. Let’s focus on women who really deserve our attention and need our help and not on a reporter who has dramatically INCREASED her market share because she “made us look.”
