Correctional Officer Gets Award for Psych Injuries From Sexual Assault by Co-Worker

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to a correctional officer for her psychological injuries following a sexual assault by a co-worker. Case: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Faison (WCAB), No. 150 C.D. 2021, 11/10/2021, published. Facts: Crystal Faison worked as a corrections officer at the State Correctional Institution-Chester. While she was in the “control bubble” for a restricted housing unit at the institution, Faison claimed a co-worker approached her from behind, kissed her and began undoing her belt. Faison r...