Numerous Additional Women File Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Against Previously Employed Cedars-Sinai Doc
In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Barry Brock, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is facing over 60 personal injury lawsuits spanning approximately 40 years. The allegations against him include rape, sexual assault, genital mutilation, and other abuses.
The lawsuits accuse Cedars-Sinai of negligence, claiming that the hospital failed to act on numerous complaints and warning signs about Brock’s misconduct. As a result, the abuse is alleged to have continued unchecked within the institution for over four decades.
The cases highlight systemic issues in how hospitals have historically handled sexual abuse complaints against medical staff, pointing to institutional negligence and a failure to protect patients. The lawsuits emphasize the need for accountability not only for Brock but also for Cedars-Sinai’s administration and policies that allegedly allowed the abuse to remain unchecked.
The first signs of Brock’s inappropriate behaviour reportedly date back several decades. Numerous complaints were made against him, with Cedars-Sinai medical staff allegedly dismissive of these reports. Despite this, Brock remained a member of the Cedars-Sinai network until 2018, and retained clinical privileges there through at least mid-2024.
One patient claimed that Brock said, "Your 'down there' is much dirtier than my hands," when she asked him to wear gloves during a gynecological examination. Another patient said that Brock remarked, "Well, I can change that," when she told him she was a lesbian.
The lawsuits also allege that Brock engaged in sexually inappropriate behaviour and recommended unnecessary medical treatments. One woman claimed that Brock viewed her modeling pictures on his exam room computer during her visit. He reportedly said, "I was looking at your modeling pictures, and take a look at this one. You can see your [vulva] right through the outfit."
Cedars-Sinai’s approach to the allegations has been accused of being less-than-honest. One woman expressed concerns about Brock’s behaviour to nurses and other doctors, but was told "That’s just how he is" and "Don’t put much on it." Attorneys for the women claim that Brock "has only recently 'retired' so that Cedars-Sinai can continue trying to conceal from plaintiffs, and the public at large, that Brock is a known serial predator."
As of now, more than 160 women are pursuing claims against Dr. Brock. The California Medical Board has been informed about the matter. Dr. Brock, 74, has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. Cedars-Sinai’s spokesperson stated that Brock no longer has privileges to practice medicine at Cedars-Sinai.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing sexual abuse complaints promptly and effectively within the medical profession. It underscores the need for hospitals to prioritise patient safety and ensure that those who have been wronged receive justice.
- The general news is abuzz with the ongoing legal battles related to Dr. Barry Brock, a former obstetrician-gynecologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, who is facing over 60 lawsuits due to alleged medical-conditions including rape, sexual assault, and genital mutilation.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, this case highlights the importance of addressing sexual abuse complaints promptly, as it demonstrates systemic issues in how hospitals historically handle such complaints, pointing to institutional negligence and a failure to protect patients.
- crime-and-justice reports have surfaced about the allegations against Dr. Brock, including his engagement in sexually inappropriate behavior and recommendations of unnecessary medical treatments, which have led to over 160 women pursuing claims against him, and the California Medical Board being informed about the matter.
