MBTA Chief’s Hair Pull Settlement | Boston News

MBTA pays $495K to settle misconduct claim involving chief comms officer Gabrielle Mondestin, after GM Phil Eng admitted pulling her hair at a team dinner — a move Eng regrets and says he’s learned from, while Mondestin thanks the agency for her time despite tough moments. The incident, framed as an “insensitive interaction” by MBTA, sparked calls for an independent investigation, though Governor Healey backs Eng. With Mondestin leaving next month and no official finding of wrongdoing, the case underscores how minor workplace actions can trigger major fallout — especially at the top. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2e5547e086232dc