Judge Denies Meta’s Bid to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Judge Denies Meta’s Bid to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Judge Denies Meta’s Request to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed by Early Employee A U.S. judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee Kelly Stonelake , marking a significant development in the case. The ruling ensures the lawsuit will proceed, despite Meta’s attempts to have it thrown out. Image Credits:Kelly Stonelake U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein ruled that portions of Stonelake’s claims had enough merit to move forward. This decision highlights how courts continue to scrutinize workplace misconduct allegations in Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies. Former Meta Employee Speaks Out Stonelake, who joined Meta back in 2009 and remained with the company until her layoff in early 2024, filed the lawsuit in Washington state earlier this year. She alleges sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation during her time at the company. In a statement to TechCrunch, Stonelake said: “I hope this ruling encourages others who …