A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a prominent financial institution, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace. Reaghan Cerone, the plaintiff, lodged her complaint on February 26, 2026, in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, targeting Golden 1 Credit Union and unnamed defendants. The case highlights serious allegations of misconduct within the organization.
Cerone’s legal battle began after experiencing what she describes as a hostile work environment at Golden 1 Credit Union. She was employed there from February 2023 until her termination in February 2026. During her tenure, Cerone claims she was subjected to persistent sexual harassment by senior executives Walter Anasovich and Beth Miller. Anasovich allegedly coerced Cerone into private lunches under false pretenses and made inappropriate comments about her appearance. Similarly, Miller is accused of physical harassment during a company conference, including unwanted touching and suggestive behavior.
Despite these troubling encounters, Cerone refrained from reporting the incidents immediately due to fear of retaliation—a fear that materialized when she eventually participated in an internal investigation following complaints made by another employee. According to Cerone’s complaint, after providing testimony against Miller’s conduct, she faced exclusion from critical meetings and received unjustified negative performance evaluations orchestrated by Blair Braud, another executive at Golden 1 Credit Union.
The lawsuit accuses Golden 1 Credit Union of multiple violations under California Government Code §12940 et seq., including gender discrimination, failure to prevent harassment and retaliation, and disparate impact retaliation for opposing such practices. Cerone argues that the credit union not only failed to address her complaints adequately but also retaliated against her for participating in protected activities under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Cerone seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits due to wrongful termination. Additionally, she demands punitive damages aimed at deterring future misconduct by Golden 1 Credit Union. Her legal team also requests injunctive relief to enforce policy changes within the organization to prevent further discrimination or harassment.
Represented by attorneys Mark P. Velez and Natalya V. Grunwald from The Velez Law Firm PC based in Roseville, California, Cerone’s case is set before Judge Vi Castillo under Case No.: 2ertyOO04A $15.
Source: 26CV004715_Reaghan_Cerone_v_Golden_1_Credit_Union_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
