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Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian have now paid over $1 billion in civil settlements for decades of sexual abuse by former gynecologist Robert Hadden—one of the largest payouts ever in a medical abuse case.
Attorneys have filed new federal complaints against the U.S. Army, alleging negligence in hiring and supervising former JBLM doctor Michael Stockin, who was sentenced for sexually abusing patients. The latest filings bring the total number of lawsuits against the Army under the FTCA to 42.
A former Provo, Utah gynecologist, David Broadbent is facing additional felony rape charges after more women accused him of sexual misconduct during medical exams. Almost 100 women have joined a lawsuit against him.
A yearlong investigation has revealed that Illinois hospitals allowed doctors accused of sexual misconduct to continue practicing while settling lawsuits and refusing to admit wrongdoing. Regulators failed to take swift action, and now new legislation aims to close the gaps that left patients vulnerable.
A new class-action lawsuit accuses California prison gynecologist Dr. Scott Lee of years of sexual abuse against incarcerated women while prison officials ignored complaints. Survivors are now taking legal action to hold him and the state accountable.
Former Boston rheumatologist Dr. Derrick Todd faces rape charges and over 200 allegations of sexual abuse spanning a decade. Victims and advocates call the indictment a step toward justice.
OB-GYN Dr. Barry J. Brock faces lawsuits from 167 women alleging decades of sexual abuse and exploitation. Plaintiffs argue the hospital failed to act on warning signs, enabling systemic misconduct.
A former urologist at two prominent medical institutions in New York was sentenced to life in prison for his yearslong sexual abuse of patients, some of whom were minors.
Multiple sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against HCA Healthcare staff, raising concerns about patient safety and accountability within one of the nation’s largest hospital systems.
A jury awarded three women $300 million in damages for sexual abuse in a civil trial against a children’s hospital in Virginia and its former director.