According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, a full-time security guard known as A.M. endured months of sexually charged comments and humiliating treatment from a direct supervisor.
The complaint alleges that the supervisor routinely made remarks about her body, stared at her in ways she found invasive, and criticized the fit of her uniform. At one point, the lawsuit claims, he demanded that she unzip her sweater to expose her uniform shirt underneath. She says she felt singled out and demeaned.
A.M. eventually requested a larger uniform, stating that the current fit caused discomfort and drew unwanted attention. Her request was ignored. Instead, the uniform served as a means of discipline. She was allegedly sent home for supposed violations that she claims male coworkers did not face.
When she reported the conduct to Human Resources, she expected an investigation and intervention. What followed resembled punishment more than protection.
Management removed her from her assigned post and cited surveillance footage as justification for disciplinary action, even though the complaint states she was never permitted to view the video herself. She was offered reassignment options at locations more than an hour and a half away, a commute she says was unrealistic. Facing an impossible situation, she resigned.
The lawsuit also alleges that the consequences followed her even after she left. When she later applied for another position within the same security company, a regional manager allegedly disclosed her prior harassment complaint to a hiring manager. She did not get the job.
The suit names the security contractor and supervisory personnel connected to the worksite, alleging sexual harassment, gender and disability discrimination, and retaliation. For A.M., the case is not only about lost wages. It concerns whether employees who report harassment are protected or disregarded.
The defendants have not yet publicly responded to the allegations in court.
Plaintiff Representative: Arias Sanguinetti
