Posted in Christian County’s Third Judicial Circuit this past Sunday, Oak Grove’s Kayleigh Schimp has filed a civil suit against her former employer, Trigg County Hospital, and its lead staffers — CEO John Sumner and Director of HR Amy Edmonson — claiming three counts of impropriety against her behalf.
Count I: a violation of the “Kentucky Whistleblower Act,” which prohibits retaliation and/or discrimination against an employee against good faith reports.
Count II: a violation of rights protected by the Kentucky Constitution against all defendants, namely freedom of speech.
And Count III: a violation of rights protected by prohibition against retaliation in health care facilities.
She is seeking adequate compensation for losses sustained due to termination, as well as compensation for costs and expenses incurred through attorneys’ fees at the office of Hopkinsville’s Bill Deatherage.
According to the facts listed in the suit, Schimp was hired by Trigg County Hospital in June 2024 at 23 years old and as the mother of three children, and soon was promoted to full-time status under the guidance of former EMS Director Jason Meador.
During her employment, Schimp states she “became aware of certain safety concerns” within the department, and reported them to Meador, who — in turn — reported them to Sumner.
This included, but is not limited to:
+ Improper disposing of needles, sharp objects and glass vials from inside of county ambulances.
+ Certain EMS employees failing or...
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