Both lawsuits were subsequently dropped by the complainants and dismissed without prejudice. Women are not necessarily sympathetic to female complainants who have been sexually harassed. Sexual assault cases commonly involve multiple complainants. Publication bans could protect the identity of complainants or witnesses under the age of 18. However, all the cases were dismissed with the complainants compensated. When the investigation begins, everything is documented and all employees, complainants, and witnesses are interviewed. Pell's lawyers requested and were denied the personal medical information of the complainants. Massachusetts replied that they could not help unless the complainants fell under their jurisdiction. The charges were withdrawn after mediation with the complainants. Charges involving three complainants came to trial. Complainants and users must be informed immediately of the decisions taken. Winthrop was acquitted and the complainants were fined. Chrysler settled out of court with complainants. Cain acknowledged that the restaurant organization made financial settlements to the complainants. A South African High Court Judge, Judge Lusindiso Phakade, ruled in favour of the complainants.