Civil Tort for Domestic Violence and Abuse
This is a tort action filed by Olimpia Georgiana Yorks (Gina Bloom) against her former husband, Brian Christopher Yorks, for a sustained and escalating pattern of abuse spanning over a decade. Filed in King County Superior Court, the case alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery, and false imprisonment—all arising from acts of domestic violence that began before marriage and continued throughout the relationship.
The complaint outlines repeated physical and sexual assaults, psychological abuse including gaslighting, and abuse of their two children, resulting in both physical injuries and long-term trauma. Among the most serious allegations: forced sexual acts, strangulation resulting in a traumatic brain injury, and conduct that caused Gina to fear for her life. The case asserts that the defendant’s behavior meets the legal definitions under RCW 10.99.020 and seeks damages to both compensate the victim and deter future harm.
This lawsuit stands apart for its clear articulation of domestic violence as a civil rights and tort issue, backed by medical documentation, therapeutic diagnoses, and a record of years-long coercive control. It challenges not only the abuser, but the broader legal culture that delayed recognition and accountability.