Texas Jury Finds Doctor Responsible for Harassment of Nurse Despite Settlement Being Reached
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
On August 9, 2016, a licensed vocational nurse in Texas who alleged she was bullied and sexually harassed by a doctor at work was vindicated when a $440,000 settlement was reached between the parties. Patricia Hahn alleged the harassment she received from Dr. Scott Davidson started soon after beginning work at North DFW Urology Associates (North DFW) in 2007.
The Alleged Harassment.
Hahn reportedly testified that on three separate occasions, Dr. Davidson screamed at her with raised arms and clenched fists, “Just shut up. Just shut up, I’m sick of you,” according to the court documents. […]