Therapy Misconduct Suit Settled for $1.5M
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Case Background
Sharon L. Anderson, an African American woman, sought therapy from Christopher Earl, a Los Angeles County mental health therapist. She relied on his services for ten years, primarily to cope with her son’s death. The events in dispute occurred during October 2020, when Earl was employed by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Cause
In mid-October 2020, Anderson alleged that Earl made inappropriate personal remarks during a therapy session and asked improper questions. Later, he contacted her over video and made comments about her private activities. She also shared medication with him, and he purchased shoes for her. On October 28, 2020, Anderson claimed Earl hugged her in an overly intimate manner. These actions formed the basis of her claims of misconduct and abuse of trust.
Injury
Anderson stated that Earl’s conduct left her feeling disrespected and unsafe. She reported emoti
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