Two nurses have filed a $200,000 civil suit against the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy over a fracas that ensued when they tried to stop him from taking his newborn son out of a hospital for fresh air.
The suit, alleging negligence, assault and battery, and emotional distress, was filed by Cari Luciano and Anna Lane in White Plains near New York City against Douglas Kennedy, the local Journal News reported.
The legal action on Tuesday came just days after a criminal court judge acquitted Kennedy on harassment and child endangerment charges filed in the same case, which dates back to January 7.
Kennedy wanted to take his baby outside briefly but was confronted by nurses who said he had no right under hospital policy to remove the newborn. A brief scuffle ensued, during which the nurses said they were injured.
Lawyers for the parties did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Nurses sue a Kennedy over fracas: report
