McDonald's Franchisee Settles for $4.4M in Teen Sexual Assault Case
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A McDonald's franchisee has agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle a lawsuit with a teenage girl who was sexually assaulted by a restaurant manager who was a registered sex offender. The incident led to a strike by workers in 12 U.S. cities, prompting the company to address ongoing issues of sexual harassment and violence in its stores. The victim, who was 14 at the time of the assault, had not received training on sexual harassment or reporting procedures. The franchisee stated that it has since enhanced security and implemented safe workplace training for new hires.
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