Atlanta lawyer files suit against hospital alleging that its employees sexually assaulted patients
A lawsuit was recently filed against WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta alleging that the hospital failed to properly hire, train and supervise certain employees that may have sexually assaulted patients at the hospital.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the story.
The lawsuit alleges that three employees of the hospital sexually assaulted at least 6 patients and one visitor to the hospital. Apparently, other victims have come forward since the lawsuit was filed.
Our crime victim advocates and trial attorneys have assisted sex crime victims recover significant monetary damages that they could not have recovered if they just relied on the criminal justice system.
As this lawsuit claims, employers may be liable for the criminal acts of their employees if they have been negligent in their hiring, training or supervision of their employees. There may also be liability when the crime occurs within the scope of the employee's job.
It is important to remember that crime victims have rights that extend beyond the criminal justice system. An experienced attorney can often help crime victims recover at least a little of what they lost.
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