Hostile Work Place Podcast, By Undercover

Episode 8: The Bully Boss Who Was Found Guilty in Court

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Have you ever wished that you could sue your bully of a boss?  This episode is about a hospital employee named Joseph Doescher who did just that.The Bully-Boss SurgeonDoescher's "boss" was a cardiovascular surgeon named Dr. Daniel Raess.  Dr. Raess behavior included yelling, screaming, and swearing at Doescher with "clenched fists, piercing eyes, beet-red face, [and] popping veins."  The incident that prompted the lawsuit ended with Doescher believing that Dr. Raess was going to hit him, but at the last second Dr. Raess screamed "You're finished, you're history" and he stomped out of the room.The Anxiety Stricken EmployeeFor his part, the employee Doescher reported that Dr. Raess' bullying damaged Doescher's ability to do his job, his ability to interact with his wife and family, and caused him to suffer from anxiety.  Doescher was even diagnosed with a "major depressive disorder," a "panic disorder," and an inability to focus. The "Bullying Expert," Dr. Gary NamieThis lawsuit went all the way to the Indiana