Employees file tort claims against a Washington county judge
ASOTIN, Wash. (AP) — Two tort claims have been filed against a Washington county by employees who say a Superior Court judge sexually harassed and assaulted them at the workplace.
The Lewiston Tribune reports that two women filed the claims tied to an ongoing criminal case against 55-year-old judge Scott D. Gallina who pleaded not guilty to seven sexual misconduct charges.
The employees' attorney Benjamin P. Compton says Asotin County did not provide a safe workplace or properly respond to initial complaints.
Compton says county leadership was aware of continuing misconduct against female employees.
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