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

On July 16, 2025, the court entered a consent order involving one of the defendants in United States v. Methuselah Tree, LLC, et al. (D. Me.).  The consent order resolves the United States’ claims against defendant Methuselah Tree, LLC and requires it to pay the complainant $35,000 in damages.  On August 8, 2025, the United States executed a [settlement agreement] resolving its claims with the property manager and a settlement agreement resolving its claims with the maintenance worker.  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.