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Trauma Nurse Attacked: $5M Lawsuit Against Hospital
17 Sep
Summary
- Nurse sues hospital for $5 million after brutal attack.
- Lawsuit claims inadequate security led to assault.
- Hospital alleges nurse breached patient data for gain.
A career trauma nurse has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Jackson Memorial Hospital, alleging a severe lack of security led to a brutal attack on May 30. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, shows the nurse being repeatedly struck while intervening to protect coworkers. Her attorney highlighted the severe endangerment she faced during the assault.
The lawsuit names both Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, asserting the hospital's security measures were insufficient. Legal representatives confirmed a separate legal action was necessary to obtain the surveillance video, which a judge ultimately ordered the hospital to release. The hospital stated that public safety officers responded promptly and offered immediate care to those affected.
Jackson Memorial Hospital has countered claims of retaliation, which were filed after the nurse spoke out. The hospital asserts it discovered the nurse had unauthorized access to patient health information for personal gain and violated other hospital policies. The nurse is currently on leave following the incident, while the Sheriff's Office declined to comment on the pending litigation.
