Public Hearing Summaries Note: Click on the case title to download the case PDF. Nicole Lee vs. B.V., Inc., dba Great Alaskan Bush Company Date of Decision: December 12, 2024 Basis: Physical/Mental disability Resolution: Pre-Hearing Settlement Download decision file (pdf) Pubic hearing summary: Complainant alleged that the Great Alaskan Bush Company discriminated against her on the basis of sex and her disability. While employed as a dancer, the Complainant alleged when she reported she was subjected to unwanted sexual contact, Respondent declined to follow it’s no-touching policy. Complainant also alleged she was not permitted to wear a mask to mitigate her exposure to the COVID-19 virus, and Respondent failed to engage in the interactive process to provide her an accommodation to her disability. Investigation by Commission staff found substantial evidence of both allegations. Attempts to reach a conciliation failed and an Accusation was filed with the Commission on July 8, 2022. A Case Planning Conference was held August 29, 2022. Mediation was held at OAH on February 16, 2023. On August 23, 2023, the parties reached a mediated settlement agreement addressing both public policy concerns and compensatory damages. All terms and conditions have been met and the case was closed