The University of California will pay nearly $244 million to 200 women who claim to have been violated by the school's gynecologists. (Photo: Associated Press)
The University of California said today it would pay nearly $244 million to 200 women who claimed to have been violated by the school's gynaecologists.
James Heaps has served at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for 35 years and has seen thousands of patients.
Hundreds of people have complained that UCLA deliberately concealed The Hepps sexual assault patient and allowed him to continue to have unrestricted access to victims for years.
In a settlement filed in a Los Angeles court, UCLA agreed to pay $243.6 million to 203 people who claimed to have been violated by Hipps.
Hipps was charged with multiple sexual assault charges. (Photo/Tatsushi Images/Ap News Agency)
UCLA's statement on the 8th pointed out that "Hipps' behavior should be condemned and contrary to the values of the university." We thank everyone who bravely stepped forward and hope that this settlement will bring comfort to the plaintiffs. "
The victim, Julie Wallach, reported to the school after being sexually abused by Hipps 20 years ago, but did not get any response, "I have been waiting for this day for 20 years. Kara Cagle, a woman with rare breast cancer, was attacked 8 years ago while undergoing a painful course of treatment, "I can't imagine someone so despicable, so painful that I cried." I feel heartbroken for all the women who have not been spared. "
Previously, the University of Michigan agreed to pay $490 million to hundreds of students and athletes who were sexually assaulted by school doctor Richard Anderson.
Neighboring Michigan State University also reached a nearly $500 million settlement to compensate 300 victims of assault by Larry Nassar, the school's doctor. Nashar also treated members of the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team.
Source: Los Angeles Chinese News
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