Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have settled hundreds of sexual abuse claims against former gynecologist Robert Hadden for $750 million, raising total payouts to over $1 billion. Hadden, imprisoned for abusing patients during his career, faced 576 legal cases. This settlement, endorsed by a Manhattan judge, is hailed by plaintiffs' attorney Anthony T. DiPietro as a victory for all who trust medical institutions, emphasizing that the institutions failed to protect patients due to reputation concerns. The average payout per plaintiff will be around $1.3 million, with Columbia previously reaching $277 million in other settlements.
This victory is not just for the victims and survivors of Columbia University and The New York-Presbyterian Hospital's cover-up who bravely came forward, but for all of us who entrust medical institutions with our health care.
For far too long, Columbia and New York-Presbyterian have prioritized protecting their reputations over protecting their patients. This settlement sends a powerful message that we're here to ensure that institutions covering up exploitation and abuse will be held fully accountable for their crimes.
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