Esvagt's US partner Crowley met with sexual assault and forced labor charges

Crowley, a strategic partner to Danish Esvagt in offshore wind ventures, is accused of sexual assault and forced labor. Court has sided with plaintiff in its decision to let lawsuit move forward.

by DAG HOLMSTAD

Vanessa Treminio files a lawsuit with serious allegations of sexual assault and forced labor against Crowley Maritime Corporation, one of the largest contractors of transportations services to the US Department of Defence and a strategic partner to Danish Esvagt in a joint offshore wind venture.

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