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$4.8M Settlement for Patient Abuse by Doctor

$4.8 million settlement against a hospital (confidentiality agreement prevents disclosure of the name), that despite being made aware that one of their doctors was physically, sexually and emotionally abusing patients, nonetheless allowed the doctor to remain in his position, which eventually led to an ischemic priapism (an entrapment of blood in the penile shaft), creating a medical emergency that was left untreated, resulting in scar tissue build-up and impotence. The client requested that the matter be settled quickly, and without a trial, to allow him to get immediate treatment.