The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet formerly known only as “Midshipman X” has now revealed her identity. She is Hope Hicks and is one of two USMAA students who yesterday filed related complaints against Maersk Line Limited in New York state court.
The complaints, filed on the plaintiffs’ behalf by law firms Sanford Heisler Sharp and Maritime Legal Solutions, allege that Maersk failed to adequately protect USMMA midshipmen from sexual assault and sexual harassment while working aboard Maersk...