Overview of the case (facts)
The client was groped by her boss at work after a dinner party. The groping, which occurred in an unexpected situation, caused her great emotional trauma and sexual humiliation. As the incident occurred in the context of a workplace relationship, she was afraid to speak up, but she decided to muster up the courage to report the incident and came to Ongang Law Firm for legal assistance.
Case Issues (Case Features)
This was a case of sexual harassment in the context of a workplace relationship, and the main issues were whether the victim could objectively prove her harm and whether the perpetrator was liable.
Assistance from Ongang
Our lawyers conducted in-depth consultations with the client to gain a detailed understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident and what happened afterward. We carefully reviewed and analyzed all available evidence, including the client's communications with friends and coworkers immediately after the incident, as well as recordings of her phone calls with the perpetrator.
In his defense brief, Ong Kang confirmed that the perpetrator was heard on the call recording partially admitting and apologizing for his actions, which clearly establishes his guilt. He also cited Supreme Court precedent to emphasize that physical resistance or explicit refusal is not necessary to establish the crime of forcible groping, and that the act of surprise groping itself is sufficient to establish the crime.
In particular, the client's psychological pressure and the difficulty of raising the issue to the investigative agency were actively communicated to the investigative agency, considering the special nature of the workplace relationship. The credibility of the client's testimony was enhanced by the fact that the client did not hide the victimization but informed others immediately after the incident and went through the company's internal procedures.
Based on this evidence and legal arguments, Ongkang proceeded with the settlement process with the perpetrator. We showed the perpetrator that we had clear evidence of the crime, explained the mental anguish our client suffered and the impact on her future work life, and strongly demanded a reasonable settlement.
■ Result
In response, the perpetrator agreed to settle on terms favorable to the client.
As a result, the case was quickly resolved without prolonging the complicated legal process, and the client was able to secure compensation for his damages early and effectively recover for his losses - a successful outcome that was achieved through the proactive efforts of his attorneys.
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