NorthShore University Health System and Swedish Hospital refused to take action after numerous complaints of disturbing sexual behavior by an OB/GYN, according to lawsuit brought by former patients.
Medical malpractice during birth and delivery can result in severe and life-long injuries for the child, including cerebral palsy, increasing the amount of damages typically awarded in an OB/GYN lawsuit
Dr. William David Moore has been accused of sexually assaulting women during gynecology exams and taking unauthorized photos of patients at his Indiana practice
"Maternity Care Deserts" include areas where there are no hospitals with obstetric departments, there are no OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives, or birthing centers.
The settlement brings the amount UCLA has paid out to settle the sex abuse claims to nearly $700 million.
Thousands of women agreed to a previous class action settlement, but hundreds more women decided to pursue individual sexual abuse claims over gynecologist at UCLA.
