Cadet-Midshipman-X (Hope Hicks) Lawsuit vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Sexual Assault
Case Title: Midshipman-X (Hope Hicks) vs. Maersk Line, Limited
Case Type: Maritime Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Unseaworthiness, Jones Act Negligence
Filed in: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County
Attorneys Involved: J. Ryan Melogy (Contact)
Case Summary:
The complaint alleged that Maersk, owner and operator of U.S.-flag commercial cargo vessels, violated the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and New York state anti-discrimination laws by failing to adequately protect Cadet-Midshipman Hope Hicks from sexual assault and sexual harassment while she worked aboard Maersk’s M/V Alliance Fairfax while participating in the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy's "Sea Year" program.
Hicks’ complaint further alleged that, despite having awareness of a history of sexual assault and harassment aboard its vessels, Maersk failed to institute adequate safety and prevention measures, and as a result, during her training Cadet Hope Hicks was raped by her supervisor, the ship’s 1st Engineer in 2019.
Procedural History:
November 18, 2022: — Hope Hicks and Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announce that they have resolved Ms. Hicks' litigation against the company.
June 14, 2022: Complaint filed by Maritime Legal Solutions, PLLC and Sanford Heisler Sharp and against Maersk Line, Limited on behalf of Hope Hicks alleging violations of the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and anti-discrimination laws.
News Coverage:
The Washington Post: Hope Hicks and Shipping line Maersk resolve sex assault lawsuit
CNN: Two students sue shipping giant Maersk, alleging sexual assault and harassment
MarineLog: No longer anonymous, “Midshipman X” files suit against Maersk Line
MaritimeLegalAid.com: Hope’s Midshipman-X blog post that changed the maritime industry.
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