Feds sue Girard-area landlord
The Justice Department announced Monday that it has filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of rental properties in the Girard area, alleging he engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, alleges that Alfred Falgiani Jr., 72, of Girard, sexually harassed female tenants beginning in 2008. According to the complaint, Falgiani offered housing-related benefits in exchange for sexual contact, made unwelcome sexual comments and advances to female tenants, subjected ...