A French teacher claims she was forced out after reporting harassment and facing a prolonged internal investigation.
Nadine Sabbagh, a longtime French teacher at the United Nations International School in Manhattan, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was effectively forced to resign after nearly 30 years at the institution.
According to the complaint, Sabbagh experienced what is described as “constructive dismissal” after a significant deterioration in her working conditions. She claims the prestigious private school — which serves the children of UN officials and is affiliated with the United Nations — failed to address her complaints of antisemitic harassment.
Instead of investigating her allegations, school administrators allegedly launched a 15-month internal probe into Sabbagh’s conduct. The lawsuit asserts that the lengthy investigation was retaliatory and ultimately led to her departure.