In June of 2025, Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng pleaded guilty in criminal court to three counts of sexual abuse and four counts of rape, for which he may be sentenced to serve up to 24 years in New York state prison. However, those seven counts represent just a few of the 61 total charges he faced of filming himself committing sexual assault against unconscious women, acts that allegedly occurred inside his home, at the hospital where he worked, and at various other locations around the world.
If you suffered sexual assault by Dr. Cheng, you may be able to seek civil restitution from him directly, as well as from the medical facilities that enabled his misconduct. The attorneys at Phillips Law Group have decades of experience pursuing cases of this type, and a qualified lawyer’s support will significantly improve the chances of success of Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng sexual abuse lawsuits.
Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng was first arrested in December 2022 after a female acquaintance reported to police that Dr. Cheng had drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home. During subsequent investigations, law enforcement authorities discovered that Dr. Cheng had numerous video recordings of himself using a chemical substance to render women unconscious and then assaulting them. Not all the women filmed and assaulted by Dr. Cheng have been identified, but those who have ranged in age from as young as 19 to as old as 47.
Following Dr. Cheng’s arrest, the state of New York suspended his medical license, and his employment was terminated at New York Presbyterian Queens, where he practiced after receiving a medical degree from Albany Medical College and then completing residency at San Francisco’s California Pacific Medical Center in 2020. Based on already uncovered evidence, investigators believe that Dr. Cheng was a serial predator who assaulted women in numerous U.S. cities as well as in Thailand, and that there may be many more victims of his who have yet to come forward. Further sexual abuse victims might choose to pursue criminal charges or civil proceedings against Dr. Cheng.
A sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng may allow recovery for both financial and personal losses caused by his illegal acts, including:
New York Presbyterian Queens may also hold some civil liability for failing to proactively protect patients from being assaulted by an employee or potentially for failing to act quickly enough to dismiss and report Dr. Cheng once allegations first surfaced against him.
Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng has already pleaded guilty to committing multiple acts of sexual assault, but that plea was part of a prosecutorial deal that left the majority of his alleged victims without any direct acknowledgment of the unlawful acts Dr. Cheng reportedly perpetrated against them. However, if you experienced abuse by Dr. Cheng, it may still be possible for you to file a civil suit, which could allow you to recover financially for any harm he has unjustly caused you.
A member of the Phillips Law Group team can review your legal options and possible next steps during a private initial meeting. Call today to find out about Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng sexual abuse lawsuits and discuss your case.
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