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Juror Expectations in Sexual Harassment Litigation
Sexual harassment litigation is unique because it is very personal and deals with sensitive issues. Jurors have strong views about this issue and have certain expectations from employers, which include:

Procedures must in place

Procedures must be in writing

Procedures must be followed

An adequate investigation must be done

No retaliation should have occurred

The company must be consistent in its treatment of employees

A number of factors affect the defense's ability to prove harassment did not occur or that the company acted properly, including:

Credibility of Plaintiff

Credibility of company witnesses

Timelines of complaint

External validation of behavior (i.e., the plaintiff told others)

Adequacy of company response

Consistency

Common sense

Ulterior motives