Judge Stays Navy Rape Suit Because of Questions Over Comp Exclusivity

A federal judge halted a lawsuit by a civilian U.S. Navy engineer who alleges she was raped while working aboard a ship because of questions over workers' compensation exclusive remedy. Judge Edward Kiel, of the District of New Jersey, on Tuesday granted a motion by the federal government to stay a lawsuit by the engineer who claims she was raped in December 2021 by the ship’s captain. U.S. government lawyers in February sought to stay the lawsuit, claiming that civilian workers are considered federal employees while working aboard naval ships and that job-related injuries are cove...