Price v. McGee Air Services, Inc.

**What Happened** In this case, an employee sued McGee Air Services, Inc. after allegedly being sexually assaulted by a company physician. The worker claimed the assault occurred during what should have been a routine medical examination or workplace health procedure. The employee filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the harm caused by this assault. **What the Court Decided** A jury believed the employee's account of what happened and ruled in their favor. They awarded $95,000 total: $15,000 to cover actual damages (like medical bills and lost wages) and $80,000 in punitive damages (meant to punish the wrongdoing). When the employer appealed, a higher court upheld the original decision, agreeing that the evidence was properly handled during the trial. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling shows that employers can be held responsible when their employees or contractors (like company doctors) commit serious wrongdoing against workers. It demonstrates that courts take workplace sexual assault seriously and will award significant damages, including punitive amounts designed to deter similar behavior. Workers who experience assault or harassment at work have legal options to seek justice and compensation.