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Former employee accuses auto parts business of sexual harassment, wrongful termination

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HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing a Huntington auto parts business, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Jason Huff filed a complaint Feb. 27 in Cabell Circuit Court against O'Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC, Carrie Stapleton and Ron Smith, alleging they violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.

According to the complaint, as a result of Stapleton's retaliatory discharge Oct. 4, 2017, Huff has suffered lost wages and benefits, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation. The plaintiff alleges Stapleton subjected Huff to inappropriate physical contact, sexual behavior and asked the plaintiff to send nude photographs of himself to her. The suit says when Huff objected and complained about the behavior, the defendants retaliated against him and terminated his employment for engaging in a protected activity.

Huff seeks trial by jury, compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs. He is represented by attorneys Amy C. Crossan and Neil R. Bouchillon of Bouchillon, Crossan & Colburn LC in Huntington.

Cabell Circuit Court case number 18-C-112

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