Patients are taught to trust their providers. That trust can make it harder for patients to recognize when they’re a victim of sexual misconduct, report it, and seek help. And when they do come forward, the path forward isn’t always straightforward. 

In the May edition of the Washington State Association for Justice Trial News, Ben Gauen examines the complexities of litigating sexual misconduct in the patient-provider relationship and offers a practical framework for attorneys navigating these cases.  

His article covers: 

• What attorneys should look for at intake and how to assess the strength of a patient-provider misconduct claim 

• Pleading strategy and navigating insurance coverage exclusions unique to these cases 

• Institutional liability and why Washington Law Against Discrimination claims belong in every case evaluation 

Read the full article, “When Trust Is Exploited: Litigating Sexual Misconduct in the Patient-Provider Relationship.”