What Led to the Case

Yuredli Mena worked as an armed security guard for U.S. Alliance Service Corp., doing business as U.S. Security. She was stationed at Florida Memorial University in Miami-Dade County. Her supervisor, Courtney Francis, was also assigned to the same location. During the summer of 2022, Mena alleged that Francis began making unwanted sexual advances. After she rejected him, his behavior became hostile. Mena raised complaints to U.S. Security’s Director of Security, Robert Richardson. However, she claimed the company failed to take meaningful action to address her concerns.

Why the Lawsuit Was Filed

According to Mena, the situation escalated over several months. Francis allegedly harassed her publicly, made threatening comments, and ultimately assaulted her. On one occasion, he shouted false statements about her health in front of colleagues. On another, he reportedly pulled a weapon and later struck her with a golf cart before slapping her. Mena reported each incident to Richardson, but claimed that neither he nor the company responded appropriately. When she obtained a temporary restraining order, U.S. Security suspended her without pay instead of addressing Francis’s conduct. She was later offered re-employment under terms she could not accept. Mena believed she was constructively terminated.

What She Experienced

Mena stated that she suffered bodily injury, pain, and emotional distress as a result o