WASHINGTON (AP) - A former George Washington University lecturer has accused the university of mishandling a sexual harassment complaint filed against her by a male student.
The Washington Post reports a lawsuit filed by Catherine Woytowicz and moved to federal court last month names five defendants, including the school’s Title IX coordinator, and says investigating officials behaved in a sexist manner.
Woytowicz’s attorney, Richard Seymour, says the university agreed there was no foundation to the March 2016 complaint, but continued proceedings against her.
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University spokeswoman Lindsay Hamilton says Woytowicz was treated “fairly and lawfully.” A motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed late last month says officials didn’t find evidence to support a sexual harassment charge, but did find “disturbing” evidence.
Seymour says Woytowicz taught chemistry and international affairs.
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Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
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