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United States v. Joel Nolen et al. (E.D. Cal.)

Overview

On April 6, 2023, the United States filed an amended complaint in United States v. Joel Nolen et at. (E.D. Cal.). The original complaint, which was filed on February 23, 2023, alleged that Joel Nolen discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) because he sexually harassed multiple female tenants since at least 2011. The original complaint also named as defendants Shirlee Nolen and Nolen Properties, LLC because they co-own or co-owned properties where harassment occurred at the relevant times. The amended complaint adds defendants Nancy Canale, as trustee of the Bernard Canale and Nancy Canale 1998 Revocable Trust, and Bernard Canale, by and through his successor in interest Nancy Canale, because they co-owned properties where harassment occurred at the relevant times.

Press Release (2/23/2023)
Comunicado de presa (22/02/2023)


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Case Name
United States v. Joel Nolen et al. (E.D. Cal.)
Tags
  • Shirlee Nolen; Nolen Properties; Title Viii of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; Fair Housing Act; sexual harassment; pattern or practice
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Updated June 30, 2023