The Virginia Court of Appeals is weighing a case centered around a nurse, Frederick Yeboah who was disciplined for sexual harassment at nova Mount Vernon Hospital and then resigned, only to be hired by Senatara where he again sexually assaulted a patient, records show….The patient — anonymously known as “HC” — sued both Sentara and Yeboah in 2018 but, in trial, a judge allowed Sentara to be removed from the case. A jury ruled in HC’s favor, but ultimately only Yeboah was on the hook. He was convicted and is now serving 10 years in a Richmond County prison. News article.
This case has broader implications and not just in the medical provider setting. Imagine if all employers use this tactic in cases of sexual assault/harassment
Our friend Michelle Kallen, the former Solicitor General, and attorney who argued the ERA for us is doing this case pro bono on behalf of the victim. She will be arguing the case this Wednesday at 9:00am at the Court of Appeals in Fredericksburg.
Lisa Sales has called a press conference in Fredericksburg on Wednesday morning and needs us to make signs and stand in front of the courthouse around the podium.
Please try to be in attendance by 10:00am with suggested language on homemade signs.
Suggested Language can be found here.
WHAT: Rally and Press Conference in support of H.C. and survivors of sexual assault
WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10:00AM ET (Oral Arguments begin at 9 a.m. if you would like to hear the case.)
WHERE: Fredericksburg Circuit Courthouse – 701 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg VA 22401
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