If you or a loved one were sexually assaulted by Dr. John Carl Hoefs, you have the right to hold him accountable through legal recourse. Dr. Hoefs, a liver specialist, has been accused of exploiting his position of trust to commit acts of sexual abuse against patients. These brave survivors deserve justice – and our firm is here to fight for it. Former patients of the California medical professional who were abused by him may have the option to file a Dr. John Carl Hoefs sexual assault lawsuit.
Dr. John Carl Hoefs Allegations
Some corrective actions and reports have been made in the past against Dr. Hoefs, and ultimately, fifteen women filed a lawsuit against him in August 2024. He has exhibited a clear pattern of predatory behavior, and if Dr. Hoefs abused you during an exam, procedure, or consultation, you are not alone.
“The alleged abuse by Dr. John C. Hoefs, a 79-year-old hepatologist, began in 2006 and continued until his arrest in May 2024 for the sexual battery of two female patients at UCI and his Hoag-affiliated Liver Specialty Center in Irvine,” The Mercury News reported.
The outlet reported in 2024 that the specialist “was charged in July with the sexual battery of six additional patients. He faces the possibility of more than two decades in prison if convicted on all 20 counts of felony sexual battery.”
Sexual assault by a medical professional is an unforgivable betrayal. Patients place their health and safety in a doctor’s hands, only to be violated in the worst way. It’s time to demand accountability for Dr. Hoefs’ abuse – not just for what he did, but for the hospitals and clinics that failed to protect patients.
In the lawsuit against Dr. Hoefs, the former patients bringing legal action alleged that his Hoag-affiliated Liver Specialty Center in Irvine, California “failed to take corrective action and rather continued to allow Hoefs to access more vulnerable patients seeking medical care, whom he would later come to abuse.”
“Additionally, numerous complaints were made by female patients on multiple public, online forums, expressly stating the abusive conduct of Hoefs,” the suit stated.
Working With Phillips Law Group on a Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Our experienced attorneys understand the profound courage it takes to come forward with sexual assault allegations. We handle these cases with compassion, discretion, and relentless determination. You have legal options, including potential financial compensation for medical costs, therapy, pain and suffering, and other damages.
You can help expose the truth about Dr. John Carl Hoefs to prevent future harm and assist in holding institutions accountable for negligence in allowing the abuse he inflicted to occur. Don’t let Dr. Hoefs – or the systems that enabled him – escape responsibility.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Phillips Law Group today for a free, no-obligation, confidential evaluation to discuss your situation. Our team will fight for you, and we will not stop until justice is served.
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