at 217-18 & Exh. 55.) Carter also testified that Renka had given her another note (which she was unable to locate during this lawsuit) that specifically referenced Carter's "boobs". (Id. at 221.)
An additional form of conduct by Renka cited by Carter as a basis for her lawsuit was his practice of leaving "little brown bags" of candy in her work area for her from time to time. (Carter Dep., at 191; Renka Dep., at 15.) Renka would draw little smiley faces on the top of the bags. (Renka Dep., at 17.) On occasion, Carter would tell him that she did not want the candy, but he would say nothing in response and simply leave the candy for her. (Carter Dep., at 192.)
With regard to physical contact, Renka neverkissed Carter, was physically violent towards her, or attempted to touch her inside her clothing. (Carter Dep., at 112.) That said, however, the centerpiece of Carter's Complaint is a contention that Renka inappropriately rubbed against her on October 13, 2004. At approximately 5:00 a.m., Carter testified, she was standing in the hallway talking to her nursing supervisor, Cathy Barrott, on the telephone when Renka walked by, rubbing his midsection against her buttocks for several seconds as he did so. (Id. at 187.) In describing this incident, Carter unequivocally stated that "[i]t was not a bump. It was an actual rub against my butt." (Id.) Renka did not speak as he rubbed up against Carter, but quickly moved around towards the elevator. (Id. at 188.) This occasion marked the