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minky
My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New York.
Hello, a married friend of mine became involved in an affair with another married co-worker in 2013. At that point in time, he discussed the relationship with his supervisor. He was promoted twice and is now a manager at the same facility. His relationship does not directly report to or through him. It was and is well known that these two people were together and they are very discreet and have never done anything problematic in the workplace.
The woman's husband has known about the affair for the past several years. His wife for about a year. He is going to split with her amicably, but her husband is determined to go scorched earth, since the affair has escalated. Her husband has also been psychologically abusive, with threats, as well as, making her sleep in their camper. He is a lawyer.
Anyway, he showed up at her workplace a few days ago, which in turn got her to contact the site's security manager. He made contact with the husband and told him he was not permitted back on site. He is very agitated and texted her this yesterday:
"I am going to send a letter to the site director. I am going to set forth your behavior and his. I will talk about how it started as sexual harassment and proceeded into an affair. I will talk about how openly it was carried out and that managers and supervisors had to be aware. I will tell them that I am contemplating a lawsuit against <company> (true) alleging inadequate training, policy, and supervision regarding relations in the workplace. I will say that they promote/allow a licentious atmosphere which causes and uncomfortable workplace for many. I will mention the use of your company email to carry on an affair at the time. It will take me some time to research and draft the lawsuit. The letter will go out Tuesday."
I understand that if the letter is to be sent, then so be it. I don't think that will impact too much about their employment because of the initial disclosure and that the affair was well known and almost accepted.
My question is regarding the lawsuit aspect... Dos that have any merits? Can a spouse sue for inadequate training of his wife? OR is this more likely smoke to upset and hurt her?
Thank you for any information on this matter.