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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rev. Michael Reilly, principal of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, has been sued for using foul language and other behaviors that allegedly created a hostile work environment, according to a report in the Daily News.

The lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court claims that Reilly often uses obscene language and makes racial and ethnic slurs. Reilly, Robert Richard, a vice principal, and Greg Manos, dean of men, are accused of targeting older teachers for dismissal and discriminating against Catholic employees, according to the report.

"Reilly 'unleashed a constant stream of rude, crude and inappropriate remarks including saying the word f--- in almost every sentence in some form," according to the 12-page Manhattan Supreme Court filing, said the Daily News.

Plaintiffs Maureen Smith, Lawrence Boliak and Thomas Rodes are represented by attorney Michael Dowd.