Paty v. Puget Sound National Bank (Key Bank)

Jury and attorney fee award of $610,000 (later reduced on appeal). Largest award at the time in the state for a single plaintiff who had been sexually harassed.

United States District Court

The Story Behind The Case

Plaintiff worked for the bank and was told the only way she could get ahead was to sleep with management. Puget Sound National Bank was the third-largest bank in the state. It is now known as Key Bank.

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