The path has been cleared for a judge to hear a class-action sexual discrimination complaint filed by female employees at the U.S. Mint. Filed by 32 female employees, the complaint alleges that managers at the Denver based mint used discrimination when considering job assignments, discipline, promotions and terminations. In addition, the suit says women were subjected to a hostile working environment of sexual harassment. Damages for emotional abuse are expected to reach nearly $300,000 per employee. The Treasury Department filed for an appeal that was denied by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday.