I recently gave my supervisor a formal verbal complaint about a male coworker after general conversation over the past 2-3 months about it with him (my supervisor). He talked to our HR director who then talked to the employee's supervisor and now they are meeting with him (the coworker) tomorrow morning. I've been told that they are just going to ask him to refrain from inappropriate behavior or actions towards me with no written letter or verbal warning letter put in his file. They said they would only do that if he does it again... does that make sense?

Yes, it does, sort of. One of the primary goals of anti-discrimination/harassment laws is to stop discrimination and harassment, in whatever way possible. If your employer is knowledgable, they would make sure that there is documentation that the matter was investigated. Further, they should give you a letter, encouraging you to come to them if feel that you are the victim of discrimination, harassment or retaliation.

While just a talk may be a little light, it is not wrong if it stops the discrimination/harassment.

I appreciate your help. I'm concerned that this employee will start spreading lies, etc as a way of retaliation for my coming forward. His actions were pretty blunt. Asking what color my panties were, rubbing my shoulders, grabbing my breast, even tried to show me his penis one time.... HR never came to me to get the details of the harassment... I was up for a promotion and now since the complaint they suddenly want to wait a few months and re evaluate the position. I feel like its because I didn't act like the rock and just deal with it.

Now that I know the extent of his actions, this is what I would do:
1) Write a letter to your employer, sending it via fax (so that you have a copy of the fax receipt) and by certified mail, return receipt (through the USPS) so that you have proof of its receipt.
2) In the letter, express your concern about the harassment and the potential retaliation. In your letter, say that you are asking for help.
3) Chances are very good that this letter will catch your employer's attention. If it gets them to take stronger action against this person and to monitor this person, then the problem is resolved.
4) If they don't, then you have some documentation that can be used should you decide to file a complaint against the harasser and your employer. http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/
5) If you get a wishy-washy answer, then you may want to send them another letter, letting them know that you don't feel comfortable with the resolution. Again, ask for help.

I will do that...thanks for your help!

My HR director had "the talk" with the person who I complained about. They actually let him read my supervisors letter regarding my complaint and the offender's actions. So my quotes and statements were shown to him. Can they or should they have done this? They guy denies everything and says he only rubbed my shoulders once...howevery i'm not the only person he has asked what color panties they are wearing. Regardless... they told me that they told him NOT to have contact with me but that because he himself is a "supervisor" that they would watch it closely... but that nothing would be put in his file at this time. The fact that they are not documenting it in his file or a written response to me is extremely frustrating..

I don't blame you for being frustrated. They probably went too far in providing information to the offender. Write your letter, this time adding the additional information regarding this new concern.

I really appreciate your information and help. I'm not a sue happy, get the company riled up kind of person. I usually just deal with it. I just don't like feeling uncomfortable like that. Thanks!