"According to the lawsuit, Doe began working at DLA Piper in 2021. Almost immediately, she alleges, Biggs pressured her into drinking heavily with him and into a sexual and romantic relationship. This was not, the suit emphasizes, a relationship between equals. Biggs was not only a senior partner, the complaint also alleges he was her professional mentor, holding significant sway over her career trajectory."
"The complaint alleges that Biggs systematically isolated Doe from others at the firm over an extended period, cutting her off from colleagues and support systems. As per the complaint, "Biggs insisted that he was Plaintiff' only ally in the Firm, that other partners within the practice group (a) could not be trusted, (b) were not fans of Plaintiff's work, and (c) looked upon her less favorably than he did.""
Jane Doe began working at DLA Piper in 2021. She says partner Brian Biggs pressured her to drink heavily and enter a sexual relationship while serving as her mentor with career influence. Biggs allegedly told her her priority was to socialize with him and placate him sexually at the expense of her work. He allegedly isolated her from colleagues, insisting he was her only ally. The allegations include a December 2022 rape in the Wilmington office and a later break-in at her home with attempted strangulation, causing PTSD and her resignation. The complaint alleges Biggs had a history of sleeping with subordinates known to partners and asserts claims against DLA Piper for hostile work environment and quid pro quo sexual harassment.
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