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

On February 6, 2025, the United States filed a proposed consent order involving one defendant in United States v. Methuselah Tree, LLC, et al. (D. Me.).  The consent order, which needs to be approved by court, would resolve the United States’ claims against defendant Methuselah Tree, LLC and would require it to pay the complainant $35,000 in damages.  The complaint, which was filed on June 3, 2024, alleges that a property manager and maintenance worker discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing 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.  The litigation will continue with the remaining defendants.