September 2025
Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., led by attorney Alan Fassonaki, successfully secured a $110,000 settlement for a client who was subjected to sexual harassment and medical misconduct during a disability-related medical examination in California.
Facts of the Case
Our client visited a medical facility in California for a required examination related to disability benefits. During the appointment, the physician conducted the examination without a female chaperone present. Despite being informed that our client had recently undergone surgery and was under strict instructions not to bear weight, the physician forced her to stand, causing immediate physical pain. Under the guise of a medical exam, the physician engaged in inappropriate and invasive physical contact without medical necessity or consent.
Legal Strategy
Our legal team pursued our client’s position that the physician violated California’s medical standards under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.5 and Civil Code § 3333.2 by causing unnecessary physical harm during the examination. We pursued a claim of sexual battery under California Civil Code § 1708.5, based on intentional and inappropriate contact without consent.
Settlement Terms
Fassonaki Law Firm successfully negotiated a $110,000 settlement, compensating the client for emotional distress, physical pain, and the lasting impact of the misconduct.
Results That Matter
This case highlights our firm’s commitment to holding medical providers and institutions accountable for abuse of trust and professional misconduct. If you or a loved one has experienced medical abuse or sexual misconduct, our firm is prepared to protect your rights and pursue justice.
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Practice area(s): Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment
Alan Fassonaki
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