A transgender woman files suit against a Louisville nursing college.
The lawsuit, filed Friday in Jefferson Circuit Court, alleges the Galen
College of Nursing discriminated against Vanessa Gilliam for being
transgender. The complaint also accuses the college of excluding Gilliam
from using the women's restroom even though she identifies as a female.
“It took a lot for me to go back to school,” said Gilliam. “I was really proud of myself … they took that from me.”
Gilliam,
a U.S. Army veteran and a single parent, said pursuing a nursing degree
was just one piece of her new life. Shortly after she started classes
at Galen, she began physically transitioning from a male to a female.
Gilliam
said many of her classmates were very supportive and cheered on her
decision to wear women’s clothing. She remembered that, for the first
time in her life, she felt confident showing off what she long knew to
be her true self – but not everyone was receptive.
,,,
Gilliam, who stopped attending Galen following the confrontation, is
seeking reimbursement for her tuition and books, as well as damages for
the emotional trauma she claims she endured during her transitional
period.
Transgender Woman Sues Louisville Nursing College For Discrimination
No comments:
Post a Comment