A successive legal claim has been lodged against Exp Realty and a subsequently dismissed high-ranking agent, this time asserting accusations of sexual harassment.
Misty Carter identifies as a past agent of Exp Realty based in Nevada, serving from December 2021 to June 2022.
It is worth mentioning that Carter (right) also presents herself as a former employee of Exp Realty. In general, MLM distributors/affiliates are regarded as autonomous contractors.
Accused persons in Carter’s legal filing include:
- Chris Nevada, a previously prominent agent of Exp Realty
- Chris Nevada P.C., and Nevada Real Estate Group, both entities owned by Chris Nevada; and
- Exp Realty
Carter contends that her tenure at Exp Realty was entirely tainted by
a pattern of sexual harassment that a reasonable person would find sufficiently severe and/or insulting to be considered a work environment filled with sexual hostility.
Carter asserts that Chris Nevada (right) was responsible for her sexual harassment.
[Carter]’s workplace was made sexually hostile through the behavior and remarks of Chris Nevada.
Chris Nevada’s objectionable behavior comprised, but was not confined to:
-proposals to accompany [Carter] on getaways and/or excursions;
-improper inquiries concerning [Carter]’s physical appearance;
-inappropriate queries regarding [Carter]’s intimate relationships;
-propositions to compensate [Carter] for sexual acts;
-comments about his preference for younger females due to ease of monetary exchanges for sexual intimacy;
-questions about whether [Carter] had undergone breast enhancement procedures;
-sexual remarks aimed at and concerning other females, including fellow employees;
-undesired physical contact, for instance, hugs, which [Carter] found offensive in light of Chris Nevada’s sexual propositions and money offers for sex;
-slapping [Carter]’s backside;
-attempts to plant kisses on [Carter]; and several other forms of harassment; visibly browsing dating websites on company computers during work hours, which Chris Nevada bragged about using to arrange sexual encounters;
-inappropriate behavior towards other female staff members within the workplace;
-invites to participate in hot tub gatherings at his residence, combined with remarks about [Carter]’s single status;
-discussions about Chris Nevada’s dealings with sex workers; and
-sexually focused text messages and other forms of communication
Carter claims she at one point “objected” to Nevada “and demanded an apology for his unsuitable sexual behavior.”
Nevada is alleged to have
forgone issuing an apology to [Carter] and instead reprimanded [Carter] for failing to communicate effectively and for not tolerating his sexually explicit comments and actions.
Carter attests that Exp Realty was cognizant of Nevada’s purported misdeeds. Further, she avers that as a consequence of her grievances, Exp Realty dismissed her.
[Carter] disputed Chris Nevada’s sexual harassment, including his solicitation of a romantic sexual rapport with the plaintiff.
As an alternative, Chris Nevada incorrectly surmised that the plaintiff was challenging sexual misconduct.
The termination of [Carter]’s employment ensued as a reaction to her contestation of the sexual harassment orchestrated by Chris Nevada or, interchangeably, due to Chris Nevada’s erroneous belief that the plaintiff had participated in such dispute.
Specific legal grievances brought against Nevada by Carter encompass:
- sexual arousing conduct as harassment;
- retaliatory behavior;
- physical assault;
- inducement of mental trauma; and
- malevolent interference with a promise of economic gain
Owing to the sexual harassment faced, [Carter] has undergone emotional anguish, diminished life enjoyment, attendant sleep disruptions and physical ailments, anxiety, as well as overall distress.
To seek justice for her federally guaranteed freedom from sexual harassment and vindictive behavior, [Carter] has had to bear legal expenses and engage the services of an attorney.
Inspecting the dossier of Carter’s lawsuit as of May 2024;
- The initial suit by Carter was filed in Nevada on January 16th, 2024
- An amended First Amended Complaint was put forward on January 22nd, bringing in NREG LLC as an additional respondent
- Chris Nevada acknowledged the service on January 23rd
- Exp Realty responded to Carter’s Complaint on February 26th
- Chris Nevada submitted his reply to Carter’s Complaint on February 27th
- a “virtual early neutral valuation meeting” occurred on May 22nd, in which “the engaged parties communicated to the Court their consensus on a settlement”
Awaiting the finalization of the confidential settlement between Carter, Nevada, and Exp Realty, the parties have been tasked with submitting a stipulation for dismissal by June 24th.