Dann case: Spigot opens for lawsuits, damages and fees

COLUMBUS — An internal investigation’s finding that a “hostile work environment” existed in former Attorney General Marc Dann’s office essentially means the state found itself guilty of sexual harassment.

Now, it appears that admission by Dann’s aides could open the spigot for lawsuits from not only the two women whose allegations led to the downfall of Dann and three top administrators, but also from other women in the office.

An attorney for the two women said two to three dozen other female employees of the attorney general’s office already have contacted him about possibly filing harassment lawsuits.

Question: How much will Ohio taxpayers have to cough up for financial damages and legal fees?

Answer: a lot, maybe more than $1 million.

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