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.

SGB’s Ben Gauen examines the complexities of litigating sexual misconduct in the patient-provider relationship in the May edition of Washington State Association for Justice Trial News.

Ben’s article covers what attorneys need to know at intake, how to navigate pleading strategy and insurance coverage exclusions, and why institutional liability, including claims under the Washington Law Against Discrimination, should be part of every case evaluation.

Read the full article here.