Grimm v. Summit County Children Services Board
Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth District
2006 WL 1329689
Relevant factsFree
Shenna Grimm (plaintiff), then 17, was raped and impregnated by her stepfather and gave birth at Akron City Hospital, where the stepfather was present in the delivery and recovery rooms, including while she was naked and breastfeeding; he was later convicted of rape. Grimm sued the hospital and others (defendants) for failing to report suspected child abuse as required by state law. A jury awarded her $224,000 against the hospital.
IssueFree
Whether an employee's per se violation of a state child-abuse reporting statute may be imputed to the employer under respondeat superior.