Harassment and retaliation: Goodsell/Wilkins settlement
Consent-decree settlement · alleged harassment and retaliation
Reported facts
EEOC alleged Hispanic/Latino male construction workers experienced race, national-origin and sexual harassment. It also alleged complaints were ignored and workers faced dismissal or fewer work opportunities after complaining.
Published outcome
A $730,000 settlement and four-year consent decree resolved the suit, with training, complaint procedures and reporting requirements. The release describes alleged conduct and agreed measures; it is not a merits verdict.
Limits when comparing your own situation
The settlement covers this employer and lawsuit. A negative action following a complaint needs factual and legal assessment; sequence alone is not a finding of retaliation. Wage, discrimination and safety issues may go to different agencies.
Questions to prepare for your own situation
- What conduct did I observe directly, and what was reported by others?
- Who received the complaint, when, and what response followed?
- What changed afterward, and what reason was given in writing?
These preparation questions are our editorial guidance, not findings in the original case.
References and editorial date
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Source publication：2025-02-12
Source checked and summary prepared：2026-10-03
Our concise paraphrase is not an official translation or an assessment of your case. Reference addresses are recorded for traceability.
https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/goodsellwilkins-pay-730000-eeoc-race-national-origin-and-sex-harassment-lawsuit