Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

A judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by early employee Kelly Stonelake. 

U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein, who is overseeing the case, ruled this month that parts of Stonelake’s suit had merit, and the case will move forward. 

“I hope this ruling encourages others who have experienced discrimination and toxic workplace cultures to consider the courts as one way to push for justice and accountability,” Stonelake said in a statement given to TechCrunch.

Stonelake, who worked at Meta from…