PHOENIX Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Scottsdale, Ariz., who alleged they were victims of sexual harassment from male managers. —The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of male employees at a
The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court here, claims managers committed harassment against employee Jonathan Pilkington and a class of men, including grabbing their genitals and buttocks. The suit also alleges Fleming’s fired Pilkington in retaliation because he complained of the harassment. —The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of male employees at a
The restaurant is one of more than 40 steakhouses founded by industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen and owned by Tampa, Fla.-based OSI Restaurant Partners Inc. —The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of male employees at a
Joseph Kadow, executive vice president and general counsel for OSI, said the lawsuit is without merit and the company would vigorously defend itself. —The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of male employees at a
