Woman Talks After Winning $5 Million In Lawsuit Over 'Indecent Proposal'
An Orlando woman who won $5.4 million in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Orlando's 'timeshare king' spoke to Eyewitness News about her victory. Georgette Meyers worked for David Siegel for 14 years at Westgate resorts and claims he once offered her $1 million to have sex with him.
Meyers said she didn't sue Siegel for the money. She said her lawsuit was the only way to stop him from harassing her both inside and outside of work.
"It's sad. It's sad it ever had to get this far," Meyers said of the situation.
Georgette Meyers worked for Siegel for 14 years at Westgate Resorts. She used to consider him a mentor until she claims he offered her $1 million for sex.
"Because of his wealth and power, he doesn't listen to anyone and he feels he can do whatever and is above the law," she said of Siegel.
Meyers said she had to fight off Siegel's romantic advances and groping all too often.
"You should be ale to work and not worry about someone grabbing you and doing inappropriate things," she added.
Meyers claimed she had bills to pay and felt loyal to Siegel which is why she didn't just walk away from the situation at the time of the proposal.
"If I was all about the money I would have taken him up on one of the million dollar offers or any one of the other offers he made to me over the years and I didn't because I'm not in love with him," Meyers stated.
Siegel declined requests for an interview, but did say the judgment was unwarranted.
Even though the jury awarded Meyers a $5.4 million verdict, she believes it is still not over. Siegel plans to appeal the decision.
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