Were You Sexually Abused by Dr. Robert Hadden?
For decades, gynecologist Robert Hadden, M.D. assaulted patients while conducting medical exams at Columbia University Hospital, many of whom were not even aware they were being abused at the time. If you believe you are a victim, contact us now to see if you may qualify for significant compensation:
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Two women filed lawsuits against Dr. Hadden in Manhattan Supreme Court in June 2013. They alleged that the former New York-Presbyterian Columbia Hospital gynecologist sexually assaulted them during their medical examinations.
In the decade since the first police report against Hadden, the cases around the gynecologist’s assault have witnessed substantial development. The New York State Court convicted Hadden in 2016, and he pled guilty to a third-degree criminal act and forcible touching. He now awaits a federal court trial on eight criminal charges of bringing six women across state lines with the intent of abuse.
A recently unsealed federal indictment claims that Hadden sexually assaulted countless female patients over more than 20 years. These assaults are estimated to have occurred between 1993 and 2012, but some unknown attacks may have happened before 1993.
The Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian recently reached a $165 million agreement with 147 of Hadden’s previous patients. The current resolution follows a similar settlement outcome seen in 2021 for $71.5 million and distributed among 79 of the former gynecologist’s past patients.
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The numerous sexual assaults have affected countless women in New York and the surrounding states who have yet to come forward. You might have been a victim if you were a gynecological patient at Columbia University between the early 1990s and 2012. A conversation with a sexual assault lawyer can help you determine your eligibility.
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Join the Women Who have Stood Up Against Sexual Assault.
A $165 million settlement has been set aside by Columbia University and New York Presbyterian. It will be distributed to the women who alleged abuse by former gynecologist Robert Hadden. However, Columbia University’s administration has failed to notify thousands of patients about Hadden’s history of abuse.
If Hadden sexually assaulted you, you could join the women who have stood up against assault.
The New York Adult Survivors Act offers a one-year window for survivors of sexual violence to prosecute their perpetrators and employers. Victims of sexual abuse have only a limited amount of time to file legal action against their abuser before the statute of limitations runs out. The Adult Survivors Act grants survivors a one-year window to file legal claims, regardless of an expired statute of limitations.
Advocates of the Adult Survivors Act say that victims need time to process their assault, fear, and trauma. Many victims fail to report violence or even harassment for fear of retaliation or social repercussions. Some may not even realize the incident qualifies as sexual assault until years after.
The window opens six months after the Adult Survivors Act’s effective date and stays open for one year. This gives survivors time to process the opportunity and take action to file their legal claims. The window opened on Nov. 24, 2022, and closes on Nov. 24, 2023.
Additionally, in 2019 the New York Legislature extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits pertaining to these crimes. While that law was not issued retroactively, the Adult Survivors Act’s one-year window allows previous survivors to claim justice against their abusers.
Passage of the New York Adult Survivors Act
If Hadden assaulted you, but the statute of limitations previously kept you from pressing charges, the Adult Survivors Act offers an opportunity. Over the next year, you can join the women who have spoken out against Hadden’s gross misconduct and sexual assault against his former female patients.
If you are a former gynecological patient of Hadden, and he exhibited misconduct during your examinations, you may be eligible to receive significant damages. Our team of professional sexual assault attorneys is well-versed in claims against hospitals and healthcare providers, including claims against Dr. Hadden. We can help you with your legal claim.
The Adult Survivors Act and the Dr. Robert Hadden Lawsuit
Timeline of the
Dr. Robert Hadden Lawsuit
Hadden was licensed to practice medicine in New York. Shortly after his licensing, he began practicing gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center and affiliated hospitals.
Hadden’s abuses are estimated to occur during this window, although some cases may have arisen earlier. Police arrest Hadden in 2012 after a former patient told police Hadden assaulted her during a gynecological exam. In August 2012, Hadden stopped practicing medicine.
Hadden was indicted on a charge of alleged criminal acts.
Hadden pled guilty to a third-degree criminal act and forcible touching. He was forced to surrender his medical license but received no prison time.
Hadden was indicted on six counts of enticing and inducing victims to travel interstate to his offices in New York with the intent to abuse them. The victims included five adults and one minor. In July, Hadden pled not guilty.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital reached a $71.5 million settlement with 79 of Hadden’s former patients.
In May, New York’s Adult Survivors Act was signed into law. In October, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital reached a $165 million agreement with 147 of Hadden’s former patients. On Nov. 24, the Adult Survivors Act’s one-year look-back window opened to pursue civil action against those who committed a sexual offense. Also, on Nov. 24, Herman Law filed a Class Action Complaint on behalf of victims of Dr. Hadden against multiple defendants, including New York Presbyterian Hospital, in the New York Supreme Court.
The Hadden case is scheduled to go to trial. On November 24th, 2023, the Adult Survivors Act’s look-back window will close.
Timeline of the
Dr. Robert Hadden Lawsuit
Hadden was licensed to practice medicine in New York. Shortly after his licensing, he began practicing gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center and affiliated hospitals.
Hadden’s sexual abuses are estimated to occur during this window, although some cases may have arisen earlier. Police arrest Hadden in 2012 after a former patient told police Hadden sexually assaulted her during a gynecological exam. In August 2012, Hadden stopped practicing medicine.
Hadden was indicted on a charge of alleged criminal sex acts.
Hadden pled guilty to a third-degree criminal sex act and forcible touching. He was forced to surrender his medical license but received no prison time.
Hadden was indicted on six counts of enticing and inducing victims to travel interstate to his offices in New York with the intent to abuse them sexually. The victims included five adults and one minor. In July, Hadden pled not guilty.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork Presbyterian Hospital reached a $71.5 million settlement with 79 of Hadden’s former patients.
In May, New York’s Adult Survivors Act was signed into law.In October, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital reached a $165 million agreement with 147 of Hadden’s former patients.On Nov. 24, the Adult Survivors Act’s one-year look-back window opens to pursue civil action against those who committed a sexual offense.Also, on Nov. 24, Herman Law filed a Class Action Complaint on behalf of victims of Dr. Hadden against multiple defendants, including New York Presbyterian Hospital, in the New York Supreme Court.
The Hadden case is scheduled to go to trial.On November 24th, 2023, the Adult Survivors Act’s look-back window will close.
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