Cambridge biologist David Sabatini awarded $6 million after jury rejects harassment claims
David Sabatini, a former MIT and Whitehead Institute researcher, faced allegations of inappropriate conduct from a younger colleague, leading to his removal from the institute.
A Suffolk County jury recently awarded Sabatini $6 million in damages in his civil lawsuit against the accuser, while dismissing her claims that he retaliated or harassed her.
Sabatini described the years following his ouster as the hardest of his life, and he said the court decision marks a significant personal vindication.
The case highlights the legal challenges that can arise from workplace disputes in academic research settings.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
Original headline: “STAT+: Cambridge scientist David Sabatini speaks out after courtroom victory: ‘The hardest years of my life’”
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