一位前Brightline指挥官起诉600万美元, 声称PTSD来自创伤性工作事件和缺乏支持.
A former Brightline conductor sued for $60M, claiming PTSD from traumatic work events and lack of support.
前Brightline导师Darren Brown(Darren Brown)对Brightline及其母公司Fortress投资集团提起了6 000万美元的联邦诉讼,指控他在2018-2023年任期内多次暴露于创伤性事故,包括致命的撞车和遗骸现场,从而发展了创伤后应激障碍症。
A former Brightline conductor, Darren Brown, has filed a $60 million federal lawsuit against Brightline and its parent company, Fortress Investment Group, alleging he developed PTSD from repeated exposure to traumatic incidents, including fatal crashes and scenes with human remains, during his 2018–2023 tenure.
他声称,该公司未能提供充分的精神健康支助或心理创伤假,没有将延误降低到安全程度,并且要求他通过痛苦事件工作,包括据报有一辆火车在应急人员在场时撞过尸体的事件。
He claims the company failed to provide adequate mental health support or trauma leave, prioritized minimizing delays over safety, and required him to work through distressing events, including one where a train reportedly ran over a body while emergency responders were present.
诉讼指控这些公司玩忽职守,未能适当使用安全赠款资金。
The lawsuit accuses the companies of negligence and failing to use safety grant funds properly.
Brightline没有就此案发表评论,声称该案符合联邦条例,并提供心理健康资源。
Brightline has not commented on the case, stating it complies with federal regulations and offers mental health resources.
没有确定法院日期。
No court date has been set.