EMT Sues County Over Harassment Retaliation | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 2m

A former EMT in Woodford County is suing county officials after alleging a pattern of sexual harassment, retaliation, and a hostile work environment — including inappropriate messages, unwanted physical contact, and being told she was responsible for saying no. Despite reporting the misconduct and even showing evidence to police, her complaints were dismissed by leadership, who downplayed the allegations and warned her of defamation charges. After being told she’d be fired if she pursued the matter further, she took time off — only to be constructively discharged. Now, she’s seeking punitive…