Dr. Kaitlin Stockton, an emergency room doctor in British Columbia, is suing the Fraser Health Authority for alleged bullying and retaliation. She claims her job was threatened after she advocated for patients and highlighted unsafe working conditions, hospital overcrowding, and resource shortages at Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge hospitals. The lawsuit details incidents of violence against staff and alleges Fraser Health retaliated after Stockton and colleagues posted a sign warning patients about conditions on Nov. 18, 2024. Stockton is seeking $600,000 in damages, alleging constructive dismissal due to a toxic workplace.
B.C. ER doctor sues Fraser Health, claims bullying, retaliation
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Dr. Kaitlin Stockton, an emergency room doctor in British Columbia, is suing the Fraser Health Authority for alleged bullying and retaliation. She claims her job was threatened after she advocated for patients and highlighted unsafe working conditions, hospital overcrowding, and resource shortages at Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge hospitals. The lawsuit details incidents of violence against staff and alleges Fraser Health retaliated after Stockton and colleagues posted a sign warning patients about conditions on Nov. 18, 2024. Stockton is seeking $600,000 in damages, alleging constructive dismissal due to a toxic workplace.
Trending- 1 2017: Dr. Kaitlin Stockton began working at Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge hospitals
- 2 Last two years: Stockton and colleagues advocated for health authority to address deteriorating conditions
- 3 Nov. 18, 2024: ER staff posted a notice at Eagle Ridge Hospital warning patients of resource shortages
- 4 After Nov. 18, 2024: Fraser Health allegedly retaliated against Stockton, threatening her job
- 5 January (unspecified year, likely 2025): Stockton filed a respectful workplace complaint, which was denied
- 6 Recently: Stockton filed a civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court
- Lawsuit filed against Fraser Health
- Claims of bullying and retaliation against medical staff
- Highlighting of unsafe working conditions and patient care issues
- Potential financial damages for Fraser Health
- Constructive dismissal claim by Dr. Stockton
What: Dr. Kaitlin Stockton, an ER doctor, is suing Fraser Health Authority for bullying, retaliation, and constructive dismissal, alleging her job was threatened after she highlighted unsafe working conditions, overcrowding, and resource shortages at Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge hospitals.
When: Lawsuit filed recently (implied by "suing"); incidents over the last two years, specifically Nov. 18, 2024 (sign posting); January (Stockton filed respectful workplace complaint).
Where: British Columbia, specifically Royal Columbian Hospital and Eagle Ridge Hospital (within Fraser Health Authority).
Why: Stockton claims she was singled out and retaliated against for advocating for patient safety and speaking out about deteriorating conditions, resource shortages, and violent incidents in the ERs. Fraser Health allegedly retaliated after a sign was posted warning patients.
How: Stockton filed a civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court. The alleged retaliation involved threats to revoke her right to work and file a complaint with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. if she didn't apologize, and denial of her respectful workplace complaint.