The case study titled, "A Settlement That's Not Settled", outlined the story of Patricia Martens. Martens was the subject of gender harassment at Smith Barney brokers. She had been subjected to many "men only" type discriminations and was also held back from obtaining promotions. She filed suit against Solomon Smith Barney that resulted in a significant settlement for women across SSB. Or so that is the way the lawyers and SSB want it to be known as. The settlement established a DRP or dispute resolution process, in which all disputes by any employee, especially women would be taken seriously by the SSB. Sometimes, the resolutions included apologies from SSB employees and often times included a financial settlement. However, all the proceedings from the DRP have been held secret by SSB and the lawyers of the suit.
Martens, the original proprietor of the lawsuit, wanted to make a change in the organization rather than just opt out for a settlement. But unfortunately to......
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