The Medical Board of California has accused Dr. Arjang Niam of sexual misconduct towards a patient. More specifically, Niam is being accused of offering to pay a patient for sex and making offers to be her “sugar daddy.” This reportedly occurred in 2021.
According to the medical board, the doctor told the patient that she was beautiful and asked her why she was single. He also told her that he could have sex with her regardless of her positive test of human papillomavirus. At the end of the appointment, the doctor asked the patient to coffee. Although the patient initially refused, she agreed after he insisted. The doctor drove the patient to a coffee shop in his car. Reportedly, he made “inappropriate comments” that were making the patient upset. This is when he offered to be her “sugar daddy” and pay her for sex. Then, the reportedly groped her breast and tried to kiss her; the female patient pushed him away. Also, the medical board alleges that, during procedures like pelvic exams, the doctor failed to have a chaperone present or even give the patient the chance to request a chaperone for the exam.
Dr. Arjang Niam has a history with the medical board. Most recently, Niam was put on probation after the death of a patient after a cesarean section. This probation was completed two years ago. The death of the patient created outrage and highlighted issues that black women face when seeking healthcare. Six years ago, the doctor was also on probation after being accused of negligence in care of multiple patients, one of which died also after a c-section.
Unfortunately, cases like this are very common. Doctors have the responsibility to care for their patients and treat them with utmost skill and respect. However, far too many doctors take advantage of their positions to ultimately abuse their patients. If you or a member of your family were a victim of Dr. Naim or any other Ob-Gyn, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a claim and receive compensation.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team is fully committed to fighting for your rights and helping you get justice. Our doctor sexual abuse lawyers have decades of experience and are fully committed to getting victims and their families justice – and of course, holding all liable parties and entities accountable. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and pursue your claim, contact our team at your earliest convenience.
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Some of the Sexual Abuse that Victims May Experience at the Hands of their OBGYNs
- Rape and attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Inappropriate sexual comments (or jokes)
- Inappropriate questions
- Groping, fondling, and touching
- Penetration with objects
- Unnecessary pelvic exams or breast exams
- Inappropriate touching or comments during exams
- Taking photos or videos of the patient during exams
- And more
Physical and Psychological Harm Caused by Doctor Sex Misconduct
Without a doubt, patients can suffer extensive physical, emotional, and mental harm as a result of the sexual misconduct that they experience during OB appointments. Examples of the harm that could occur can include the following:
- Pregnancy and related complications
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Injuries to genitals
- Injuries to reproductive organs
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic
- Fear
- Increased risk of self-harm
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- And more
Do I have the Right to Sue My Doctor?
Yes, you could have the right to sue your doctor. If you experienced any sexual harassment or sexual abuse at the hands of your doctor, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you have questions about he legal options available to you or what you should do next, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our patient sex abuse lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes, you could be entitled to compensation for the harm that you suffered as a result of obgyn sex abuse. Although every claim is different, victims could potentially be awarded compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost pay
- Pain and suffering
- Treble damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Examples of past settlements – as previously mentioned, incidents of obgyn abusing their patients are, unfortunately, frequent. In the past, there have been large settlements for class action lawsuits surrounding this type of abuse. For example, in 2014, there was a $190 million settlement for victims of Dr. Levy, a gynecologist who secretly recorded thousands of patients during their exams. In 2018, there was a $215 million settlement for victims of Dr. Tyndall, a gynecologist who sexually abused hundreds of female students over a span of decades.
Here at our law firm, our doctor sexual abuse lawyers are fully committed to helping victims and their families recover the highest payout available for their claims. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our attorneys will do everything necessary to resolve your claim and secure the best outcome possible.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you were sexually harassed or abused by Dr. Naim or any other obgyn, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible and fight for your right to get justice. Our legal team here at the Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience and is ready to help you get justice. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our sexual misconduct attorneys are ready to help you sue your doctor and any other liable entity, including hospitals. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to provide you with all the information that you may need to begin or continue your claim and your search for justice. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact us today!
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Our legal team is ready to help you pursue your claim against Dr. Naim or any other OBGYN that abused you.
