R
oshani Sheth, a former employee of a subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has returned to court with reinforcements after being let go following her complaints about discrimination and sexual assault. Sheth alleges that she was subjected to "lascivious" and "objectively offensive" comments about women in the workplace by her supervisor, Matthew Embrescia, who runs a strategic partner of NAR's domain names. She also claims to have been subjected to cyberstalking after her termination, including texts telling her to "kill herself."

    Sheth had initially represented herself in the case but has now retained a lawyer to file an amended complaint reiterating her claims. She alleges that she was denied a neutral reference from NAR in violation of a previously signed settlement agreement, making it difficult for her to secure new employment.

    The lawsuit comes as NAR attempts to move forward after a tumultuous period marked by accusations of a toxic culture and sexual harassment. The group recently named Nykia Wright as its permanent CEO, following the resignation of several executives including Bob Goldberg and Kenny Parcell.

    Sheth's case is just one of several instances of alleged misconduct at NAR. Donna Gland, a former senior vice president of talent, resigned after being accused of ignoring a memo detailing workplace issues and calling Sheth an immigrant during a meeting where she detailed her complaints about Burlington and Gland. Sheth, who is Indian American, was born near Chicago.

    In October 2019, following a one-month medical leave, Sheth was let go by Gland, citing her failure to meet the expectations of an improvement plan. Burlington, who frequently made "objectively offensive" comments about women in her presence, continued to disparage her to employees who could have provided Sheth a personal reference.

    Sheth filed charges of discrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in July 2020, according to the suit. After the agency took up her case, she claims to have been subjected to threatening texts telling her to "shut up," calling her a "rat," and including shorthand for "kill yourself." On March 20, 2024, the EEOC informed Sheth of her right to sue.

    An attorney for Sheth did not respond to a request for comment.