All,
About two years ago I had a pretty decent job. I had a boss who was sexually harassing me. I was naive to his advancements. On one business trip he called me to stop over his room to look at his budget ideas for the following quarter. When I got there he was naked. I left. Back at work his emails followed up with how do you ever expect to get promoted if you don't give a little something? There's no shame in 'working' your way up.
I stopped being friendly towards him. I would have quit, but my husband and I needed my paycheck. I began looking for new jobs, but I live in a small town and there wasn't one that paid what I was making. It affected my marriage. I would be so humiliated and my husband wasn't supportive. I was cordial to my boss, but after the harassment continued I requested to be transferred and was fired.
I loved my job, but hated my boss. My husband was then furious for me getting fired. Sadly this led to a divorce. He filed bankruptcy before the new laws and had everything discharged. The debts that were in both our names I was forced to pay. I fought bankruptcy for two years. I also have a sexual harassment lawsuit against my former employer. Since this is a small town the word has got out and I have not been able to find work. I've only gotten by with the help of my friends and family.
In my divorce decree my husband was supposed to make his car payment and his Lowes credit card for his truck. He didn't pay them. I took him to court saying disputing the discharge. I couldn't afford a lawyer. I did my homework and I won. He had to take responsibility for those two debts.
Today in my chapter7 hearing the trustee happened to be his lawyer. The one I beat in court. My Chapter 7 was approved; however, the trustee asked the judge if he could own my lawsuit. If I get one cent from my sexual harassment lawsuit the trustee gets it. Is this allowed? I really did my homework and I'm wondering if he's being vengeful because I won in court against him. Or can he really do this?
I feel horrible. The harassment I suffered was the catalyst for my firing, divorce and now bankruptcy. My name might as well be dirt in this town. Can the trustee really own my lawsuit? Not to mention I'm not allowed to drop the case either or I'll be in contempt. I have to go before this man who harrassed me in court and tell my story in front of a jury. I'm scared. I'm embaressed and I feel foolish.
About two years ago I had a pretty decent job. I had a boss who was sexually harassing me. I was naive to his advancements. On one business trip he called me to stop over his room to look at his budget ideas for the following quarter. When I got there he was naked. I left. Back at work his emails followed up with how do you ever expect to get promoted if you don't give a little something? There's no shame in 'working' your way up.
I stopped being friendly towards him. I would have quit, but my husband and I needed my paycheck. I began looking for new jobs, but I live in a small town and there wasn't one that paid what I was making. It affected my marriage. I would be so humiliated and my husband wasn't supportive. I was cordial to my boss, but after the harassment continued I requested to be transferred and was fired.
I loved my job, but hated my boss. My husband was then furious for me getting fired. Sadly this led to a divorce. He filed bankruptcy before the new laws and had everything discharged. The debts that were in both our names I was forced to pay. I fought bankruptcy for two years. I also have a sexual harassment lawsuit against my former employer. Since this is a small town the word has got out and I have not been able to find work. I've only gotten by with the help of my friends and family.
In my divorce decree my husband was supposed to make his car payment and his Lowes credit card for his truck. He didn't pay them. I took him to court saying disputing the discharge. I couldn't afford a lawyer. I did my homework and I won. He had to take responsibility for those two debts.
Today in my chapter7 hearing the trustee happened to be his lawyer. The one I beat in court. My Chapter 7 was approved; however, the trustee asked the judge if he could own my lawsuit. If I get one cent from my sexual harassment lawsuit the trustee gets it. Is this allowed? I really did my homework and I'm wondering if he's being vengeful because I won in court against him. Or can he really do this?
I feel horrible. The harassment I suffered was the catalyst for my firing, divorce and now bankruptcy. My name might as well be dirt in this town. Can the trustee really own my lawsuit? Not to mention I'm not allowed to drop the case either or I'll be in contempt. I have to go before this man who harrassed me in court and tell my story in front of a jury. I'm scared. I'm embaressed and I feel foolish.
Bravo on your courage soul!
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