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Woman Accuses Social Worker of Malpractice - Award: $1.7 Million

Cynthia McKay v. Schenectady County Social Worker Joe Ciani

Cynthia was a County Employee who saw Ciani for counseling through the Employee Assistance Plan.  Ciani violated his professional boundaries and engaged Cynthia in an abusive sexual relationship.  The results for Cynthia were severe emotional injuries including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

A Schenectady County jury awarded Cynthia 1.27 million dollars.