What is a potential legal outcome of a sexual harassment lawsuit?

• A. The court could impose monetary damages on the officer or their agency.
• B. The case would be dismissed without any findings.
• C. The officer would be promoted.
• D. The agency would receive no liability.

Answer: (A)

Monetary damages are a potential remedy in a sexual harassment lawsuit. When harassment is proven, the court can award compensation for the victim’s harms, including lost wages, medical or counseling costs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Liability can attach to the officer personally or to the agency under theories like vicarious liability for acts within the scope of employment, so the court can impose damages against either party. Attorneys’ fees and costs may also be awarded. Other outcomes listed don’t fit as well: while cases can be dismissed or resolved in other ways, a promotion is not a legal remedy, and agencies can bear liability in harassment claims.