A Harsh Silence
Carol Trowbridge was sexually assaulted in her Harvard-owned apartment building at 122 Mt. Auburn St. due to inadequate security. Trowbridge sued Harvard for $1.2 million, claiming poor security facilitated the attack. Harvard settled the case out of court with a confidentiality agreement. The author argues that Harvard's history of silencing tenants through settlements reveals its reluctance to address allegations of poor maintenance and security. Harvard Real Estate's neglect appeared to be driven by concerns that maintaining lower-income apartments would devalue nearby high-end developments. Trowbridge's experience highlights the ongoing issue of Harvard's handling of tenant grievances and its preference for financial settlements over responsible property management.| Creator |
Winslow, Thomas J.
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| Publisher |
The Harvard Crimson
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| Date |
1985-11-21
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| Format |
Digital
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| Local URL |
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1985/11/21/a-harsh-silence-pbfbive-years-ago/
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| Tags | Legal, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | June 24, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | January 7, 2025 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Assault |