Sauder Schelkopf has been at the forefront fighting for the survivors of sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss since the first allegations were made public in April of 2018. Sauder Schelkopf filed a class action lawsuit in July 2018 against Ohio State University (OSU) on behalf of former students and student-athletes who were sexually abused by Dr. Richard Strauss, who worked for OSU from the mid-1970s to the 1990s. Strauss died in 2005; however, over 300 male students and student-athletes have come forward to share their experiences.
As reported by the Associated Press on Sept. 11, 2019:
Scrutiny turns to co-workers of accused Ohio State doctor
Columbus, Ohio – Former supervisors and colleagues who weren’t interviewed in the investigation about widespread sexual abuse by an Ohio State University team doctor now face questioning under oath and scrutiny from a medical board.
The issue: Who knew about or suspected Richard Strauss’ misconduct during his tenure, and did they respond properly? Strauss died in 2005, so answers must come from decades-old records, the 300-plus accusers and others who knew him.
The State Medical Board of Ohio is reviewing whether any licensed doctors violated a duty to report concerns about Strauss. If so, they could face discipline from the board, though the window for criminal prosecution of that has passed.
Contact us confidentially to join the lawsuit anonymously, seek compensation and demand change.
Read the complaint here.
The Report of the Independent Investigation can be read here.
Governor’s Working Group Report can be read here
Experience Matters
Sauder Schelkopf has significant experience fighting for victims of sexual misconduct. Our former prosecutors have extensive litigation experience and currently represent victims of sexual abuse throughout the country, including clergy sexual abuse. We have numerous class action lawsuits pending throughout the country on behalf of victims of sexual misconduct including:
- Sauder Schelkopf, and co-counsel, recently reached a $215 million settlement on behalf of female patients of Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist at the University of Southern California accused of sexually assaulting students since the 1990s.
- Female patients of gynecologist Dr. Patrick Sutton of Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California accused of inappropriate sexual conduct and comments during examinations and deliveries.
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If you were the victim of sexual misconduct, contact the attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf for updates on the case and/or a free confidential consultation by filling out the form on this page.