Additional Women File Lawsuit Accusing Previous Cedars-Sinai Medical Practitioner of Sexual Misconduct
In a shocking turn of events, a lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Barry Brock, an obstetrician-gynecologist who was a longtime member of the Cedars-Sinai network until 2018. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Brock sexually abused patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, with the institution failing to act adequately on numerous complaints and warning signs against him[1][2].
The lawsuit claims that Dr. Brock has been allowed to continue abusing patients under the guise of medical care at Cedars-Sinai from 1979 through August of 2024[1]. Over 60 personal injury lawsuits have been filed by dozens of former patients, raising serious concerns about the safety and ethical oversight within Cedars-Sinai and the broader medical community[1][2].
Investigations and lawsuits suggest systemic failures in how Cedars-Sinai handled complaints, with accusations that the hospital neglected its duty to protect patients after early warning signs appeared. This institutional negligence allowed Dr. Brock to continue practicing despite repeated allegations[2][4].
Key points include:
- Dr. Brock's alleged sexual misconduct, including rape, molestation, unnecessary medical procedures, and other abuses, reportedly spanned all four decades of his medical career at Cedars-Sinai, from his residency in 1981 until his retirement in August 2024[1].
- More than 160 women are pursuing claims against Dr. Brock[1].
- One woman claims that Dr. Brock did not wear gloves during a gynecological examination in 2015 and said, "Your 'down there' is much dirtier than my hands." Another patient claims that Dr. Brock remarked, "Well, I can change that," when she told him she was a lesbian[1].
- Dr. Brock reportedly viewed a patient's modeling pictures on his exam room computer during her visit and allegedly 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 medical staff were allegedly dismissive of complaints against Brock, with one woman expressing concerns about Brock's behavior to nurses and other doctors, but being told, "That's just how he is" and "Don't put much on it."
- Dr. Brock has denied all allegations of wrongdoing[1]. However, a spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai stated that Brock no longer has privileges to practice medicine at Cedars-Sinai[1]. The spokesperson also said that they have reported the matter to the California Medical Board[1].
The case has sparked legal actions seeking accountability both from Dr. Brock and Cedars-Sinai[1][2][4]. Attorneys for the women now claim that Cedars-Sinai's approach to the allegations has been less-than-honest[1]. The hospital has yet to comment on these allegations.
[1] ABC News. (2021, October 15). Cedars-Sinai Sued Over Alleged Sexual Abuse by OB-GYN Barry J. Brock. Retrieved October 16, 2021, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/cedars-sinai-sued-alleged-sexual-abuse-ob-gyn-barry/story?id=80160903
[2] Los Angeles Times. (2021, October 15). Cedars-Sinai sued over OB-GYN Barry Brock's alleged sexual abuse of patients. Retrieved October 16, 2021, from https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-15/cedars-sinai-sued-over-ob-gyn-barry-brock-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-patients
[3] Cedars-Sinai. (2021, September 14). Cedars-Sinai Responds to Investigation of Dr. Barry Brock. Retrieved October 16, 2021, from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/news/cedars-sinai-responds-to-investigation-of-dr-barry-brock
[4] CBS News. (2021, October 15). Cedars-Sinai sued over OB-GYN Barry Brock's alleged sexual abuse of patients. Retrieved October 16, 2021, from https://www.cbsnews.com/los-angeles/news/cedars-sinai-sued-over-ob-gyn-barry-brocks-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-patients/
- The lawsuit against Dr. Brock encompasses his alleged sexual misconduct, spanning nearly four decades, while he practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, raising significant concerns about health-and-wellness and sexual-health within the medical community.
- The ongoing case involving Dr. Brock, who reportedly abused patients under the guise of medical care at Cedars-Sinai, has led to over 160 women pursuing claims, highlighting the importance of ethical oversight and general-news coverage.
- The allegations against Cedars-Sinai, for failing to act adequately on complaints and warning signs against Dr. Brock, are sparking calls for accountability in crime-and-justice and medical-conditions, illuminating the need for improved systemic responses and protection of patients.
