Case Type: Defense Against a Claim for Damages (Alleged Infidelity) 

Result: Total Dismissal of the Plaintiff's Claims (Complete Victory for the Defendant) 

Case Details:

Unjust Infidelity Lawsuit Filed Against a Victim of Workplace Sexual Harassment

The client retained our firm after being sued for damages by the spouse of a senior colleague (the Plaintiff), who alleged an inappropriate relationship. Because the initial establishment of facts is critical in family law and tort disputes, we thoroughly reviewed the chronological context of the case from its inception. To mitigate potential risks during the litigation process, our firm conducted a rigorous verification of all evidence, carefully assessing both favorable and unfavorable factors for the client.

Reframing the Case Through Data Analysis and Proving Sexual Harassment

Upon formal retention, we conducted a comprehensive review of all raw evidence, including years of KakaoTalk messages and internal company messenger logs between the client and the colleague. The meticulous analysis of these records clearly demonstrated that the client had not engaged in any voluntary misconduct. Instead, the evidence revealed that the colleague had used his superior position at work to make unilateral advances and excessive displays of affection, establishing that the client was a long-term victim of workplace sexual harassment.

Court's Ruling: Total Dismissal of the Plaintiff's Claims

During the proceedings, our legal team avoided the Plaintiff's framed narrative and instead corrected the focus of the case by systematically presenting objective evidence, such as the colleague's unilateral messages and the client's contemporaneous complaints to third parties. The court fully accepted our arguments, ruling that the Plaintiff's assertions were based on mere speculation without objective proof. Concluding that no marital misconduct under civil law had occurred, the court completely dismissed the Plaintiff's claims, and the judgment became final as the Plaintiff waived the right to appeal.

Case Inquiry: Sunguk Bak