GROUPS DYNAMICS IN THE WORKPLACE

          Morrison v. Carleton Woolen Mills          United States District Court          Bangor, Maine

     The jury found that Plaintiff Morrison had been the victim of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination.  Expert testimony by Dr. Charles Robinson provided a description and explanation of the psychological dynamics of these two torts (including PTSD-like symptoms) and the damages they caused the Plaintiff.  Plaintiff was awarded $150,000. 

                              Plaintiff's Attorney:

                              Robert Stolt, Esq.                              Augusta, Maine                              (207) 622-3711

          Jackson Laboratories v. Kemlight Corporation          United States District Court          Bangor, Maine

     This complicated litigation involved five parties with cross claims relating to the twenty-two million dollars in damages resulting from an explosion and fire which damaged the world's most prominent animal genetic breeding facility.  The Kemlight Corporation was the manufacturer of a compound which ignited during an application procedure alleged to have been inadequate by the Defendant Kemlight Corporation.  In deposition, Defendant's expert Robinson provided testimony concerning group dynamics factors in the workplace and human and cultural factors in the readability and comprehension of printed and illustrated instructions.  A settlement favorable satisfactory to the Defendant was effected. 

                              Defendant's Attorney:

                              Tyler Kolle, Esq.                              Lewiston, Maine                              (207) 784-3576

          Merrill v. International Paper          Somerset County Superior Court          Skowhegan, Maine

     Plaintiff Merrill suffered from a longstanding lung disorder and was a heavy cigarette smoker.  In the process of effecting repairs at the Defendant's plant, it was alleged that he was negligently exposed to toxic chemicals.  A further reduction in his lung capacity was evident in his medical examinations.  The Plaintiff retained Dr. Charles Robinson to treat the Plaintiff for his nicotine addiction.  The patient's condition was refractory to treatment and Robinson provided information to this effect in support of the Plaintiff's claims for further damages.  A confidential settlement was obtained. 

                              Plaintiff's Attorney:

                              Tyler Kolle, Esq.                              Lewiston, Maine                              (207) 784-3576

          Oakes v. Maine Maritime Academy, et al.          United States District Court          Bangor, Maine

     Ms. Oakes was the daughter of an instructor at the Maine Maritime Academy.  She became the victim of a sexual exploitation ring at that institution.  She was subjected to individual and group sexual abuse and psychological manipulation (brain washing).  Plaintiff's expert Dr. Charles Robinson provided testimony regarding these mechanisms of control as well as the severe psychological damage (PTSD) suffered by the Plaintiff.  The Plaintiff was awarded $750,000. 

                              Plaintiff's Attorney:

                              James Mitchell, Esq.                              Augusta, Maine                              (207) 622-6339

          Voisine V. United States Navy          
United States Federal Court
Portland Maine
 
 
Ms. Voisine, an employ of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, brought suit alleging a
hostile workplace and discrimination. Defendant’s expert Charles Robinson PHD 
provided testimony regarding the nature of psychiatric diagnostics and group workplace dynamics.
The jury found the USM not guilty.




 
Defendant’s Attorney:

 

David Collins, Esq.

(207)780-3257

 

See also  WORKPLACE VIOLENCE - THE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE

 

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