Nurse Sues Social Media Influencer for Assault and Defamation
A nurse from Greater Accra Regional Hospital has initiated legal action against social media influencer Ralph Saint Williams, seeking significant compensation for alleged physical assault and defamation.
Rejoice Tsotso Bortei filed the lawsuit through the Accra High Court following an August 17 incident involving relatives of a patient at the medical facility.
The writ of summons, signed by Acting Chief Justice P. Baffoe-Bonnie, demands Williams appear in court within eight days of being served with the document. Failure to respond could result in a default judgment against the media personality known online as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian.
The legal action stems from a violent confrontation at Ridge Hospital where Bortei was allegedly assaulted during disturbances caused by patient relatives. The lawsuit claims Williams compounded the harm through defamatory statements made following the physical altercation.
This case highlights growing concerns about violence against healthcare workers and the role of social media personalities in public discourse. The court will determine whether the defendant’s actions warrant the substantial damages sought by the medical professional.
New Post: Nurse Takes Legal Action Against Social Media Influencer for Assault and Defamation
A nurse working at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital has decided to take legal action against social media influencer Ralph Saint Williams. The nurse, Rejoice Tsotso Bortei, is seeking significant compensation for alleged physical assault and defamation.
The lawsuit was filed in the Accra High Court following an incident on August 17 involving relatives of a patient at the hospital. The writ of summons, signed by Acting Chief Justice P. Baffoe-Bonnie, requires Williams to appear in court within eight days of being served with the document. Failure to respond could lead to a default judgment against the media personality, also known as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian.
The legal action stems from a violent confrontation at Ridge Hospital where Bortei was reportedly assaulted during disturbances caused by patient relatives. The lawsuit alleges that Williams exacerbated the situation by making defamatory statements after the physical altercation.
This case sheds light on the increasing issue of violence against healthcare workers and the influence of social media personalities in shaping public opinion. The court will ultimately decide whether the actions of the defendant justify the substantial damages sought by the nurse.
