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actually took a vacation to New York City. Ms. Jones suggested
that she should be let out of her contract even though she had
several years left on it. At this time, Ms. Jones was seeking to
leave UTA and join CAA.
In or about April 1996, Ms. Jones made accusations to Mr.
Benedek that petitioner was sexually harassing and abusing her.
Although she did not demand monetary compensation, she demanded
to be released from her written employment agreement or she would
make her claims public.
UTA, over Mr. Bauer’s objection, released Ms. Jones from her
contract in exchange for her releasing UTA from her sexual
harassment claims. Ms. Jones left UTA and joined CAA. Ms. Jones
later stated that she never intended to file a complaint against
UTA.
Petitioner’s Termination
On or about Sunday, April 21, 1996, a meeting was held at
Mr. Zimmer’s home to discuss terminating petitioner’s employment
(April 21 meeting). Mr. Benedek, Mr. Berkus, Mr. Cosay, Mr.
Stevens, and Mr. Zimmer attended the April 21 meeting. Mr. Bauer
was not invited. Everyone attending the April 21 meeting
participated in the discussion about what to do to petitioner.
The April 21 meeting lasted approximately 1 hour, and at the end
of the April 21 meeting, all present agreed to terminate
petitioner’s employment.
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