Learn about liability in a sex abuse or assault lawsuit against a medical employee (doctor, psychologist, etc.). Employers are often held liable for failing to take action to prevent the conduct.
A Sarasota, Florida massage therapist who was employed at Massage Envy was arrested after 2 women came forward with allegations that of inappropriate contact during a massage. Sarasota police are seeking additional victims.
Sex assault claims against Massage Envy have reached center stage in national news. Over 180 women alleged sex assault against a Massage Envy employee, according to one report. Brian Kent and client Susan Ingram were interviewed on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox News about Ingram's lawsuit against Massage Envy and legislation to address the problem.
Philly area doctor Brij Srivastava faces 2 charges of sex assault of 2 patients. Indecent Assault charges were filed in November after a victim alleged the doctor fondled her during an exam. Additional victims are being sought by the Upper Darby, PA Police Department.
Pennsylvania doctor Sohael Raschid was sentenced to prison for sex assault of multiple women, including former patients. Get the latest info on the sentence and another criminal case that is still pending.
Reports of sex abuse or assault by a doctor or mental health therapist have risen over the last few years. Here, our crime victims lawyers look at sexual abuse of patients.
Two New Jersey chiropractors are facing charges of sexually assaulting patients during a chiropractic treatment. They were charged earlier this year. While the cases are pending, one chiropractor has had his license temporarily suspended and the other must have a chaperone present during treatment of all female patients.
A look at recent cases of New Jersey doctors accused of sex assault of a patient. Does the NJ medical licensing board to enough to protect patients? A recent report shows that doctors are treated differently when it comes to discipline for sex assault of a patient.
Can individuals who are sexually assaulted by a massage therapist obtain financial compensation? In this law article, civil sex abuse lawyer Brian Kent discusses legal rights and criminal and civil litigation in massage assault cases.
Massage therapy memberships are very popular. What most clients don't know is that these types of memberships can facilitate a culture of sex assault. Oftentimes, allegations of sexual misconduct by massage therapists are swept under the rug. Here, sex assault lawyer and victims advocate Brian Kent discusses these issues.