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French Ministers Face Legal Action Over Public Hospital Suicides

A complaint filed with the Cour de justice de la République accuses Catherine Vautrin, Élisabeth Borne, and Yannick Neuder of systemic failures leading to healthcare worker suicides.

Catherine Vautrin, Élisabeth Borne et Yannick Neuder.
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Les ministres Catherine Vautrin et Élisabeth Borne ont été visées par une plainte pour harcèlement moral et homicide involontaire, a annoncé lundi 14 avril 2025 l’avocate des plaignants.
Catherine Vautrin et Yannick Neuder (ici à la sortie du conseil des ministres du 26 mars) sont accusés de ne pas avoir apporté de réponses suffisantes aux problèmes de l’organisation de l’hôpital.

Overview

  • The complaint, filed on April 10, 2025, by 19 plaintiffs, alleges harassment, involuntary manslaughter, and endangerment within the public hospital system.
  • Ministers Catherine Vautrin, Élisabeth Borne, and Yannick Neuder are accused of fostering institutional disorganization and ignoring systemic warnings about deteriorating working conditions.
  • Healthcare professionals and relatives of victims seek accountability for policies they claim exacerbated unbearable workloads and contributed to a wave of suicides.
  • The case draws on the France Télécom precedent, arguing that ministers should be held to the same legal standards as corporate leaders in cases of institutional harassment.
  • The complaint will undergo judicial review on June 19, 2025, with a decision on whether to proceed expected by autumn.