Sauder Schelkopf is investigating potential sexual misconduct and privacy violations linked to Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Michigan-based physician facing multiple criminal charges related to alleged secret recordings and other unlawful activity.
We Are Investigating Claims Involving:
- Unauthorized recordings in medical, workplace, or public settings
- Privacy violations affecting patients, employees, and community members
- Allegations of inappropriate conduct during medical procedures or examinations
- Potential institutional failures in preventing or reporting misconduct
These allegations raise concerns about patient safety, workplace privacy, and public trust, and we are actively reviewing legal options for affected individuals.
Recent Developments in the Case
- Criminal Charges Related to Secret Recordings
- Prosecutors allege that Dr. Aejaz secretly recorded individuals in various locations, including a swim school in Rochester, Michigan, and medical settings.
- Investigators reportedly uncovered thousands of images and videos obtained without consent.
- He faces multiple felony charges, including capturing/distributing images of unclothed persons and producing illicit materials. (NBC News)
- Sexual Misconduct Allegations & Additional Charges
- Additional allegations involve claims of inappropriate conduct, including sexual conduct charges related to a minor in Novi, Michigan.
- Authorities have stated that their investigation remains open, and more victims may come forward.
- Prosecutors are working to determine the full extent of the case. (CBS News)
You May Have Legal Options
If you believe you were affected by unauthorized recordings, privacy violations, or inappropriate conduct, you may have legal recourse. Even if no criminal charges were filed in your specific case, you may still have the right to pursue legal action.
Individuals who may have been harmed, include:
- Patients who interacted with Dr. Aejaz in medical settings
- Swim school employees, parents, or students affected by unauthorized recordings
- Anyone who believes their privacy was violated in connection with this case
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- University of Southern California (USC) Settlement: The firm, in collaboration with co-counsel, secured a historic $215 million settlement on behalf of female patients of Dr. George Tyndall, a USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct since the 1990s. This settlement is among the largest in sex abuse cases and includes provisions for systemic changes in reporting and investigating sexual abuse on campus.
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