From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Jury Awards $6M to David Sabatini in MeToo Case
Suffolk County jury rules in favor of David Sabatini, awarding $6 million after #MeToo claim by Kristin Knouse.
In brief
Suffolk County jury rules in favor of David Sabatini, awarding $6 million after #MeToo claim by Kristin Knouse. Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to David Sabatini after finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Jury Verdict
Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to David Sabatini after finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career.
“We are so happy that we got David Sabatini’s good name back”
MeToo Claim
Kristin Knouse accused David Sabatini of inappropriate sexual conduct in his Cambridge research lab, claiming he fostered a hostile workplace environment.
Relationship Policy Violation
A 2021 internal investigation found Sabatini’s relationship with Knouse violated Whitehead Institute’s strict workplace policy.
Career Impact
Sabatini’s career imploded after being ousted from MIT and Whitehead, with about 200 NYU Grossman School of Medicine students walking out in 2022.
Legal Battle
Sabatini sued Whitehead after being removed from his lab, while Knouse countersued, claiming he abused his position of power.
Appeal Plans
Knouse’s attorney Ellen Zucker said her client plans to appeal the $6 million verdict, calling it a symptom of a culture that fails to believe women.
The essence
Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to David Sabatini after finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career.
