A judge has approved a $73-million settlement of a lawsuit alleging that 6,000 women were sexually abused by former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps.
A federal judge Monday gave final approval to a $73-million settlement of a lawsuit alleging that some 6,000 women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist.involved allegations that, from 1983 to 2018, Dr. James Heaps groped women, simulated intercourse with an ultrasound probe or made inappropriate comments during examinations at the UCLA student health center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center or his on-campus office.
More than 100 of Heaps’ former patients had made allegations or filed individual lawsuits. The class-action suit includes all potential victims. Each will receive between $2,500 and $250,000, with the higher amounts involving the extent of bodily injury and emotional distress as decided by a panel of experts.
“While we can’t comment on the specifics of today’s legal action, we can say unequivocally that sexual misconduct or abuse is inexcusable. We remain committed to providing quality care that respects the dignity of every patient,” a statement from UCLA Health said.
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