Thomas Jefferson University’s investigation of rape allegations against John Abraham was gender-biased, jurors found. He’s seeking $5M.
Federal jury rules in favor of former Rothman orthopedic surgeon against Jefferson in sex discrimination case
Abraham is seeking at least $5 million in damages from Jefferson to compensate him for financial losses. He’s also seeking punitive damages, arguing that Jefferson should be financially punished for its unlawful actions. Rothman fired Abraham last year for allegedly failing to bring in $1.3 million in annual revenue, a requirement for partners, court documents show.
Under Title IX, Jefferson was obligated to investigate Abraham’s allegations, which he said he relayed to multiple Jefferson officials. He claimed the resident, Jessica Phillips, got him so drunk that he was unable to consent to sex and tried to resist, his lawyers argued. filed a criminal complaint against him in early July 2018. Montgomery County prosecutors closed their investigation with no charges about four months later. Abraham’s lawyers argued that Abraham had asked Jefferson to hold off on finishing its Title IX investigation until the criminal investigation concluded so that he could provide his side, but that Jefferson’s leadership refused to wait.that he “made a mistake” when he had sex with Phillips.
Within days of the party on June 23, 2018, Rothman suspended Abraham and Jefferson forced him to take a leave of absence.moved to Capital Health, a much smaller hospital network in New Jersey.
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