"The settlements come from 576 legal cases against Columbia, the hospital and others over Hadden's abuse; the average payout to plaintiffs will be about $1.3 million, according to Anthony DiPietro, the plaintiffs' lawyer."
"By 2016, Hadden had been accused of abuse by 19 patients and agreed to a plea deal with the Manhattan district attorney's office in which he avoided prison time but gave up his medical license."
Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have reached a landmark agreement to pay $750 million to victims who suffered sexual abuse by former doctor Robert A. Hadden. This settlement marks a significant moment as total legal payouts now exceed $1 billion following years of accusations. Hadden, who practiced for two decades, avoided jail time initially before being convicted on federal charges in 2023, receiving a 20-year prison sentence. The revelations highlight systemic failures in protecting patients and negligence in handling multiple complaints against him.
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