Lawsuit claims male nurse sexually assaulted 73-year-old patient at Grady

The family of 73-year-old Eva Lay has filed a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital, alleging that a male nurse sexually assaulted her during her hospital stay in October 2024. The family claims the hospital lacked adequate security measures to protect vulnerable patients, particularly female patients interacting with male staff. They assert that the assault caused Lay significant mental distress, ultimately contributing to her death a few weeks later. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and a jury trial, emphasizing the hospital's legal and moral duty to protect its patients. Grady Hospital has reported the allegations to law enforcement, which has not yet found physical evidence to corroborate the claims.

The family's attorney stated that the hospital's negligence allowed a predator to exploit a vulnerable patient. The case has broader implications for patient safety and security in healthcare settings. A criminal investigation into the allegations is currently underway.