Seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse and negligent medical treatment
Were you treated by Dr. Mark E. Mulholland, a Tri-Cities OB-GYN? Our firm, Schroeter Goldmark and Bender (SGB), is representing more than 100 women against Dr. Mulholland and his employers, Providence Health & Services and Kadlec Regional Medical Center, for their failure to protect patients from sexual abuse and negligent medical treatment at Dr. Mulholland’s hands.
Numerous patients allege that Kadlec was aware of serious concerns about Dr. Mulholland’s behavior, dating back as far as 2003, and Providence in 2014, once it began to operate in Tri-Cities. Despite these warnings, the institutions failed to make changes, violating their legal and ethical responsibilities to ensure patient safety and putting countless women at risk.
More than a hundred women have come forward, and many more may have been harmed. If you or someone you know may have been abused by Dr. Mulholland, please reach out to SGB today. We are actively investigating these claims. You’re not alone, and your experience matters.
There is no charge for us to review your potential case. If we take your case, we do so on a contingency basis, meaning that you don’t pay our fees unless we successfully resolve the claim in your favor. Contact us for a free, confidential case review, or call us at (800) 809-2234.
Team Members
Elizabeth Hanley
Thomas Breen
Julie Kline
Joe Solseng
Diego A. Rondón Ichikawa
In the News
Recent Media
ProPublica: An OB-GYN Was Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Misconduct. The State Medical Board Let Him Keep Practicing.
The Seattle Times: WA patients sue OB-GYN, alleging medical and sexual abuse
The Tri-City Herald: Richland doctor agrees not to treat women while medical licensing issue pending
Apple Valley News: Lawsuits against Richland OB-GYN spark calls for accountability and patient safety reform
Frequently Asked Questions
Previous lawsuits against Dr. Mulholland detail sexual abuse and improper medical treatment in the form of unusually extensive breast and pelvic exams, aggressive and sometimes gloveless exams, unwanted sexual remarks, and inappropriate touching of their shoulders and inner thighs.
Dr. Mulholland was a Tri-Cities OB-GYN, who worked in Richland, Washington for Providence Kadlec Regional Health Medical Health Center and at Kadlec’s Clinic, Associated Physicians for Women (APW).
Dr. Mulholland began practicing medicine in Washington state in 1999. He practiced at Kadlec, a Providence-owned and operated clinic, as recently as 2025.
We take every inquiry seriously, no matter how long ago the abuse happened. Depending on the facts of your situation, survivors in Washington can file lawsuits decades after the abuse ended. Get a private case review from our team of legal professionals at no cost by contacting SGB today.
We operate a “contingent fee” basis. This means that if we recover funds for our clients, we are paid out of those funds; if funds are not recovered, you do not pay us for any attorney work we have performed.
We understand that sexual assault is a deeply personal, emotional, and traumatic experience. You may be able to participate in a lawsuit using a pseudonym or your initials. We will file motions to ask the court for clients to proceed under a pseudonym if clients prefer to remain anonymous. Although we cannot guarantee a court will grant our request, we will fight for your privacy.
Elizabeth Hanley is leading the work on your case. You're not just hiring a single attorney, you're hiring SGB.
Elizabeth Hanley will be your trial attorney. SGB has 11 professionals working on this case, and is lead by a trial team of women.