United States v. Methuselah Tree, LLC, et al. (D. Me.)

On June 3, 2024, the United States filed an “election” complaint in United States v. Methuselah Tree, LLC, et al. (D. Me.) alleging that a property manager and maintenance worker discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act.  The complaint alleges that Robert Ross and Brian Bennett sexually harassed a female tenant at two properties where she lived.  The complaint also names as defendants the owners and management company of the properties.  The case was referred to the Division after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.