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Judge rules alleged rape of US Navy civilian engineer by ship’s captain was ‘within her duties’, should be treated as a ‘work injury’

Judge rules that it should be treated like a dislocated shoulder.

We Got This Covered · Aug 27

Engineer Says She Was Raped in Bed Aboard US Navy Ship — Judge Dismisses Lawsuit as Workers' Comp Case

Elsie Dominguez's lawsuit against the US Navy was dismissed, reclassified as a workers' compensation case, raising concerns about legal protections for civilian mariners reporting sexual assault.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Judge Dismisses Navy Engineer's Rape Lawsuit, Says Alleged Assault by Captain Was Work Injury

A Navy engineer's lawsuit over an alleged rape aboard a military ship was dismissed after the Labor Department determined her claim fell under federal workers' compensation law, raising concerns about the system's handling of such cases.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26