Cadet-Midshipman-X (Hope Hicks) Lawsuit vs. Maersk Line, Limited — Sexual Assault

The complaint alleged that Maersk, owner and operator of U.S.-flag commercial cargo vessels, violated the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and New York state anti-discrimination laws by failing to adequately protect Cadet-Midshipman Hope Hicks from sexual assault and sexual harassment while she worked aboard Maersk’s M/V Alliance Fairfax while participating in the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy's "Sea Year" program.

Hicks’ complaint further alleged that, despite having awareness of a history of sexual assault and harassment aboard its vessels, Maersk failed to institute adequate safety and prevention measures, and as a result, during her training Cadet Hope Hicks was raped by her supervisor, the ship’s 1st Engineer in 2019.

• November 18, 2022: — Hope Hicks and Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announce that they have resolved Ms. Hicks' litigation against the company.
• June 14, 2022: Complaint filed by Justice4Mariners and Sanford Heisler Sharp and against Maersk Line, Limited on behalf of Hope Hicks alleging violations of the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and anti-discrimination laws.

• The Washington Post: Hope Hicks and Shipping line Maersk resolve sex assault lawsuit
• CNN: Two students sue shipping giant Maersk, alleging sexual assault and harassment
• MarineLog: No longer anonymous, “Midshipman X” files suit against Maersk Line
•  CNN: 'I was trapped': Shipping giant investigates alleged rape of 19-year-old during federal training program
• gCaptain Rape At Sea – An Open Letter To USMMA Midshipman X
• MaritimeLegalAid.com: Hope’s Midshipman-X blog post that changed the maritime industry.