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Maersk to seek settlement in harassment cases – could lead to million-dollar compensation for two women

Maersk has put a much-debated court case regarding rape and sexual harassment aboard one of its vessels on hold to negotiate a settlement. The carrier has been sued by former ship cadet Hope Hicks and another woman for failing to protect them against assaults.
Photo: PR / Maersk
Photo: PR / Maersk
by DAG HOLMSTAD

A lawsuit launched by two women against Maersk in two rape and sexual harassment cases aboard the same Maersk ship has taken another turn.

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