Scientist sues Utah startup, alleging she endured years of sexual banter and discrimination

Women who worked at DiscGenics kept coming to her with concerns about “inappropriate jokes and inappropriate comments,” scientist Lara Silverman said.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lara Silverman, a former lead scientist at the Salt Lake City startup DiscGenics, alleges that she dealt with sexual banter and discrimination from the CEO and management.

Scientist sues Utah startup, alleging she endured years of sexual banter and discrimination

Women who worked at DiscGenics kept coming to her with concerns about “inappropriate jokes and inappropriate comments,” scientist Lara Silverman said.

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