The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alfred Falgiani Jr., owner of rental properties in Girard, Ohio, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against female tenants under the Fair Housing Act. The complaint, filed in the Northern District of Ohio, claims Falgiani engaged in misconduct from 2008, including offering housing benefits for sexual contact, making unwelcome sexual comments, and subjecting tenants to touching. Officials emphasized the department’s commitment to holding landlords accountable for violating tenants’ rights. The lawsuit seeks damages, civil penalties, and a court order to prevent future discrimination. Victims or witnesses are urged to contact the Housing Discrimination Tip Line or email Talk.Falgiani@usdoj.gov. This case is part of the Justice Department’s Sexual Harassment in Housing Initiative, which has pursued 54 lawsuits and recovered over $19 million since 2017.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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