A Michigan hospital is under fire after a lawsuit claims it fulfilled a father's request to have no black nurses look after his baby in the neonatal intensive care unit last fall.
A black nurse sued Hurley Medical Center for discrimination and violation of the state civil rights act after the nurse manager reassigned her because of the man's request for no black nurses, according to the complaint.
The man also pulled up his sleeve to reveal "some type of tattoo which was believed to be a swastika of some kind," the complaint from nurse Tonya Battle, 49, read. The name of the father who made the request was not included in the court papers.
"Please, No African American Nurses to care for [redacted] Baby per Dad's request. Thank you," read a note that was attached to the baby's clipboard and obtained by ABC affiliate WJRT in Flint, Mich.This followed a staff meeting and a call to the nurse's home to inform her of the decision, according to the complaint.
A hospital lawyer eventually told the staff this was illegal, but the lawsuit alleges that black nurses were intentionally not assigned to the baby for the remainder of its stay in the hospital over the next month.
The hospital CEO spoke at a news conference on Tuesday after the local chapter of Al Sharpton's National Action Network held a press conference at the hospital to demand answers.
"The father was informed that his request could not be granted, and as a result, all nurses remained available to care for his baby," Hurley CEO Melany Gavulic said, according to WJRT. "We appreciate the community's concern and involvement today, as we publicly clarify the facts of this case. The medical center looks forward to a quick and amicable resolution."
The nurse had been employed at Hurley for 25 years. She is seeking damages for her distress, harassment and humiliation.
"She's going to win this lawsuit. The real question is what's it worth," local attorney Tom Pabst told ABC12 last week. He is not involved in the lawsuit. "If you grant such a request, you're engaging in unlawful conduct.
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02-20-2013, 03:29 PM #1DS Supporter
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No Black Nurses to care for Daddy's Baby
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02-20-2013, 03:46 PM #3Outlaw
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Like African Americans have jobs
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02-20-2013, 03:49 PM #4Maverick
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He's a racist yet he used the politically correct term for black people. What the...
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02-20-2013, 03:56 PM #5Maverick
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My roomate is black, and has a good job. My adopted brother is black, and has 2 jobs. My ex neighbor is black, and is an x-ray technician. I realize you' re just being a smart ass, but still. Originally Posted by GHP
Like African Americans have jobs
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02-20-2013, 03:59 PM #6DS Supporter
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In all fairness, they would steal the rizzo's off off his walker/chair/hospital bed.
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02-20-2013, 03:59 PM #7Outlaw
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All of this is message board BS of course ^^ Originally Posted by Nikkerz
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02-20-2013, 04:00 PM #8Outlaw
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He's a Dawg's Saloon Hero!
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Thank you for rebutting her sarcasm. Originally Posted by Nikkerz
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02-20-2013, 04:02 PM #10Outlaw
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I have a bridge for sale Originally Posted by gilaet
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02-20-2013, 04:02 PM #11Maverick
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Not even a little bit. Roomate is a body guard, brother is a cook. And the ex neighbor works at McClaren's. Originally Posted by GHP
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02-20-2013, 04:03 PM #12Awaiting The Rapture
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a blaek woman sued her employer for asking her NOT to work?
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02-20-2013, 04:03 PM #13marijuana en papillote
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A black guy named Donate? Originally Posted by Nikkerz
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the jokes just write themselves Originally Posted by gilaet
A black guy named Donate?
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02-20-2013, 04:04 PM #16DS Supporter
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Lol donate. Everyone knows urban americans don't even tip.
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02-20-2013, 04:05 PM #17Maverick
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Horrible typo Originally Posted by gilaet
A black guy named Donate?
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02-20-2013, 04:06 PM #18marijuana en papillote
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Is it pronounced Doh-nah-tay?
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That's only mostly true Originally Posted by crazypreacher
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His name is Darius. Donate was supposed to be roomate Originally Posted by gilaet
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