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.
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 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. "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 . He is not involved in the lawsuit. "If you grant such a request, you're engaging in unlawful conduct."
These were the father's beliefs and should be respected. If he were black or wore turban his beliefs would be honoured then.
ReplyDeleteOh please this is a new time in the world, if he is unable to comply with a changing world he should just kill himself. I just feel sorry for the baby who has a parent that still stuck in an old time. I hope his child marries an African American just to piss off its parent.
DeleteWhat a stupid comment. I don't know if you're a racist or not...but I'm 100% sure you are an idiot.
DeleteI agree. By law the hospital MUST attempt to follow a parent's request. However, the blacks always claim that this violates there civil rights. Since when does civil rights override the rights of religious beliefs. If the father was Muslim, the hospital would definitely oblige the request, which is probably what happened. And the Swastika is an Indian symbol of Peace.
DeleteEat shit and die, nazi scum
DeleteIf the father was Muslim, he could have, whatever he wanted.
ReplyDeleteWell, Al Sharpton involved.... who'd have thought it ??
ReplyDeleteIt's not like him to be involved in racial point-scoring !!
The father is a moron racist
ReplyDeleteSo true. I would be happy to not help his baby, but of course the bitch gets all bent out of shape and sues - that's the problem with America these days (that she'll win)
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. It's racist.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it wasnt a zoo. Who wants a monkey taking care of thier baby?
ReplyDeleteBig words for someone who's posting as ANONYMOUS.
DeleteSame goes for you,pal.
DeleteReally though, this dad is a racist and why would the nurse even want to go into his room? I don't think the hospital is to blame and deserves to be sued for "distress, harassment and humiliation." The hospital was just trying to prevent a bad situation from happening. If the african american nurse had stepped in the room she really would have had to deal with distress and harassment!!
ReplyDeleteI once asked that no one with a swastika tattoo take care of my kid...
ReplyDeleteIt is sad, but this is a request made by a fading number of people. Why would anybody want to limit the ammount of assistance a loved one to receive? They say there are no athiests in fox holes. I would add that there are few who would rather drown than to take any hand offered. I know that this same request has been made for 'home care givers' only to result with fewer hours being provided (fewer staff to choose from results in fewer staff available). Eventually people take what they can get, and what do you know.... grandma now loves that person of colour.
ReplyDelete100 opinions, zero solutions... try harder people
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with being racist. Fkn worthless minorities think are on the same level as us, the proper white race. all minorities should BURN!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so stupid. We preach tolerance, but then no one has tolerance for the intolerant. The hospital didn't fire anyone on the basis of race. The father made a simple request that wasn't unreasonable. Unless the hospital staff was primarily dark skinned, then I don't see why this request would be hard to accommodate.
ReplyDeleteCustomer service sucks nowadays. Who cares why. Do what the customer wants. I would want whatever wishes I have to be followed stupid or otherwise. Everybody with their personal feelings. Newsflash do your job accept your check and boo boo at your house like everyone else does.
ReplyDeleteThe father is paying the bill; he should have his request honored without there being a big hoopla about it.
ReplyDeletefucking niggers, thinking they have rights & shit.
ReplyDeleteIf this were a Muslim father asking for Muslim only nurses for his baby, I guarantee you they would have complied in a fraction of a second.
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