For decades, Beverly Hills-based OBGYN, Dr. Barry J. Brock, practiced at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and leveraged his trusted position to sexually assault and abuse dozens of women. Cedars-Sinai administrators willfully permitted this predator to continue his serial abuse and assault even as they received numerous reports regarding Dr. Brock’s inappropriate, abusive, exploitative, and harassing misconduct towards female patients. Now, thanks to the courage of well over 30 women who have come forward against Dr. Brock, justice is finally being served.
Dr. Brock took advantage of his position to disguise his sexual assaults as legitimate medical care. He relied on the authority of his title to manipulate and gaslight his victims. If you were a patient of Dr. Brock’s and believe something inappropriate – or worse – may have occurred, you can trust your gut. The legal definition of sexual assault extends far beyond what many may realize – any unnecessary exam, inappropriate comment, or other activity of a sexual nature may qualify you to make a claim. If something didn’t feel quite right, our team is here to help you pursue justice.
Every survivor deserves justice. Our firm has pursued justice against predators like Dr. Brock before. Many members of our team are trained in trauma informed care. Call us today at 310-844-9696 to speak with a member of our team.
What are the allegations against Dr. Barry J. Brock?
The lawsuit filed against Dr. Barry J. Brock details numerous instances of egregious misconduct. The accusations portray a pattern of abuse that spans more than four decades. Our attorneys also want to speak with anyone who has information regarding Dr. Brock’s activities. We suspect that the scale of this abuse may have been far greater than we currently know.
Former patients have accused Dr. Brock of:
- Unnecessary/unwarranted exams: Dr. Brock routinely performed examinations that were not medically necessary. These included repeated pap smears, breast exams, and vaginal or rectal examinations, often without gloves. In some cases, he denied patients robes or undressed them himself.
- Sexual Grooming: Dr. Brock allegedly groomed his patients, creating an environment where they felt unable to question his inappropriate behavior.
- Inappropriate Comments: He is accused of asking overly sexual and invasive questions, making women uncomfortable during their appointments. In addition, he reportedly shared his own sexual preferences with patients, pointing out specific parts of their bodies that he found appealing.
- Acts of Gender Violence: One of the most shocking allegations includes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a form of gender-based violence and abuse.
- Digital (Finger Penetration) Rape: Patients allege that Brock performed non-consensual digital penetration under the guise of medical examinations.
- Dangerous Procedures During Childbirth: Medical staff who worked with Dr. Brock have labeled him “Brock the Butcher” due to his repeated use of vacuum extractions during childbirth, often leading to injury for both the mother and child.
Dr. Brock’s actions were enabled by a broad web of negligence, with administrators, other doctors, and staff prioritizing their reputations over the safety and well-being of their patients. We are determined to bring justice to the survivors of this heinous act. Contact our team today if you have any information regarding Dr. Brock’s decades of assault and abuse or with to speak with our lawyers for medical malpractice or sexual abuse.
Institutional Accountability: Cedars-Sinai and Others Named in the Lawsuit
Medical institutions are entrusted with the health and safety of their patients. In the case of Dr. Barry J. Brock, these institutions played a critical role in enabling his abuse. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the largest healthcare providers in Los Angeles, is named as a defendant in the lawsuit. According to the complaint, Cedars-Sinai is accused of harboring a decades-long history of covering up Dr. Brock’s predatory behavior, allowing him to continue treating patients despite numerous direct reports of his behavior. Their continued failure to act on multiple complaints over the years directly resulted in the trauma of countless women, causing lasting emotional, psychological, and physical damage.
Holding this institution accountable is essential to pursuing justice in this case. In civil proceedings, justice takes the form of financial compensation. Dr. Brock’s employers directly enabled the assault of dozens of women. Similar cases in the past have settled for 9 figures. While Dr. Brock as an individual would not be able to meet that financial obligation, Cedars-Sinai has been directly profiting off Dr. Brock’s abuse for decades and has the capital to deliver the financial compensation that survivors deserve.
Institutional negligence can lead to extreme harm. In the case of Dr. Brock, his employers bear the responsibility for his actions. Contact our team of Los Angeles sexual assault lawyers and lawyers for medical malpractice if you have any information regarding this matter.
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Arias Sanguinetti has a proven track record securing justice in similar cases
Our Los Angeles sexual assault lawyers are the county’s leading advocates for survivors of sexual assault by healthcare professionals. In 2021, Managing Partner Mike Arias, who is leading the Arias Sanguinetti team on this case, secured an $852 million settlement from the University of Southern California. 710 survivors of sexual assault and abuse by OB/GYN Dr. George Tyndall received an average payment of $1.2 million. Mike also worked on the case against UCLA and gynecologist Dr. James Heaps, which led to a $243.6 million settlement. In this case as well, each survivor received an average payment of $1.2 million.
Arias Sanguinetti has recovered well over $1.5 billion for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. We are incredibly proud to have delivered justice to thousands of survivors. Contact us today to speak with a member of our legal team.
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At Arias Sanguinetti, we know that taking legal action can be expensive under certain circumstances. This often blocks individuals from pursuing justice. We believe that everyone deserves to be heard, regardless of their financial background. To make this possible, we work on a contingency basis, meaning that our services are completely free until we win for you. Every aspect of our representation – from your initial consultation to your potential representation in trial – is at no financial risk or out of pocket cost to you.
We have seen firsthand the relief that justice can bring. Dr. Brock must be held accountable, and survivors deserve financial compensation. Contact us today to speak with a member of our team.
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