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Ex-UCLA Phlebotomist Awarded $1.6 Million in Harassment Lawsuit

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
On August 7, 2019, a jury awarded almost $1.6 million to a woman who alleged she was fired for complaining about coworker’s subjecting her to racial insults and discriminatory comments at her job. Nicole Birden claimed that UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, failed to investigate when supervisors harassed and insulted her and several other African-American employees. Additionally, she alleged that she was fired from her job as a phlebotomist after raising concerns about the issue, according to the verdict filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Alleged Hostile Work Environment.

According to Birdnne’s complaint, […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:00:07-04:00December 5, 2019|Medical Education Law Blog|

Former UCLA Phlebotomist Awarded Nearly $1.6 Million in Harassment Suit

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

On August 7, 2019, a jury awarded almost $1.6 million to a woman who alleged she was fired for complaining about coworker’s subjecting her to racial insults and discriminatory comments at her job. Nicole Birden claimed that UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, failed to investigate when supervisors harassed and insulted her and several other African-American employees. Additionally, she alleged that she was fired from her job as a phlebotomist after raising concerns about the issue, […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:00:12-04:00August 9, 2019|Health Facilities Law Blog|

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. She reported […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:13-04:00May 15, 2018|Health Facilities Law Blog|

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 […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:14-04:00May 15, 2018|Medical Education Law Blog|

Rutgers University Faces Lawsuit Over Anesthesia Residency Program Head’s Alleged Sexual Harassment

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

On May 8, 2017, Rutgers University was hit with a lawsuit in New Jersey state court from former and current school employees. The suit alleges that the university failed to prevent, stop and remedy sexual harassment and retaliation by the director of its anesthesia residency program. Additionally, the suit also alleges that Rutgers “fostered a harassing and discriminatory atmosphere.”

What must be remembered is that residents, interns and fellows fill dual roles. They are employees as well as “students”or graduate medical education (GME) program participants. Therefore, they have the same rights as any other hospital or institution […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:22-04:00May 15, 2018|Medical Education Law Blog|

Rutgers University Faces Lawsuit Over Anesthesia Residency Program Head’s Alleged Sexual Harassment

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

On May 8, 2017, Rutgers University was hit with a lawsuit in New Jersey state court from former and current school employees. The suit alleges that the university failed to prevent, stop and remedy sexual harassment and retaliation by the director of its anesthesia residency program. Additionally, the suit also alleges that Rutgers “fostered a harassing and discriminatory atmosphere.”

What must be remembered is that residents, interns and fellows fill dual roles. They are employees as well as “students”or graduate medical education (GME) program participants. Therefore, they have the same rights as any other hospital or […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:26-04:00May 15, 2018|Health Facilities Law Blog|