Medical Professionals Seek Justice: Lawsuits Expose Alleged Abuse and Assault in Healthcare
Three female doctors at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in California have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging that the county ignored complaints about an abusive boss, Dr. Louis Kwong. The physicians claim that Kwong created a toxic work environment, committed sexual misconduct on unconscious patients, delayed urgent surgeries for elective procedures, and wore a gun at the hospital. They also allege that misogyny permeated the facility, with one doctor being asked to step down for a less experienced male applicant. The doctors say they were demoted or retaliated against when they complained, and hospital administrators ignored their complaints for years. The lawsuits follow similar incidents at other prestigious healthcare facilities.
- Three female doctors sue L.A. County, alleging it ignored complaints about an abusive boss at Harbor-UCLA hospital NBC News
- Doctor Agrees Not to Practice in RI as He Is Sued for “Invasive Sexual Procedures” in MA GoLocalProv
- Patient sues Brigham and Women's, former doctor over allegations of repeated sexual assault WCVB Boston
- Dr. Derrick Todd sued for alleged molestation of female patient The Boston Globe
- Medical malpractice lawsuit accuses local doctor of abusing patients MetroWest Daily News
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