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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Sexual abuseHe pleaded guilty to all of the charges against him and was sentenced to two years in prison.Dr. Derrick Todd | Rheumatologist in MassachusettsDr. Derrick Todd, a former rheumatologist, has been accused of sexual assault by over 130 patients. A class action lawsuit was filed against Dr. Todd in Suffolk Superior Court on October 11, 2023.Lawsuits against Dr. Todd allege he:Performed unnecessary breast, vaginal, and rectal exams on patientsMade inappropriate comments and asked unnecessary sexual questions during examsMet with patients outside of typical work hours and texted them repeatedlyContact us now to learn how we may be able to help you during this difficult time.Dr. Fabio Ortega | OB/GYN in IllinoisAt least 46 women have filed lawsuits against the former employers of Dr. Fabio Ortega, who worked as an OB/GYN in the Chicago area. These lawsuits allege Dr. Ortega's employers were made aware of his actions — but allowed him to continue seeing patients without a chaperone.Survivors of Dr. Ortega claim he:Asked patients inappropriate questions about their sex livesCalled patients late at night and tried to meet them outside of workFalsified medical records in an attempt to get patients to return to his officeTouched patients inappropriatelyCriminal charges were also brought against Dr. Ortega, and he was sentenced to three years in jail. Gynecologists sexually abusing patients underscore the urgent need for oversight within the sphere of women’s health.Dr. Richard Kauff | Pediatrician in MassachusettsDr. Richard Kauff, a former pediatrician in Norwell, MA, has been accused of assault by 24 patients.As of November 2023, Dr. Kauff has been charged with:13 counts of indecent assault and battery on a child4 counts of rape on a childLawsuits against Dr. Kauff allege he inappropriately touched patients and performed internal pelvic exams, which should not be done during routine pediatric check-ups.Dr. Kauff retired in
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