More than 100 additional women have come forward accusing former Cedars-Sinai Medical Center obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Barry J. Brock of sexual assault and misconduct.
According to attorneys from Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP and The DiPietro Law Firm, a new lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court represents 112 women who say they were sexually assaulted, harassed, or otherwise abused by Brock during medical examinations and procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and its affiliated clinics.
The firms allege in the complaint that Cedars-Sinai and its related entities engaged in a decades-long cover-up, ignoring complaints from patients and staff while continuing to renew Brock’s medical privileges. The lawsuit claims the hospital failed to report the alleged misconduct to law enforcement or state regulators, enabling what attorneys describe as “serial sexual abuse under the guise of medical care.”
“Cedars-Sinai had both a moral and legal duty to protect its patients,” said Mike Arias, managing partner of Arias Sanguinetti, in a statement. “Instead, the institution knowingly enabled a serial predator and prioritized its reputation over the safety of women who trusted them with their care.”
This latest filing brings the total number of women represented by the two firms to 330, according to the announcement, which describes the case as seeking not only damages but also injunctive relief to require Cedars-Sinai to implement reforms aimed at preventing future abuse.
“Each of these women were placed in a position of vulnerability under the guise of medical care,” said Anthony T. DiPietro of The DiPietro Law Firm. “They are coming forward now to hold the institution accountable, expose the wrongdoers, and ensure that no other patient has to endure the same trauma.”
In response to KTLA’s request for comment, a Cedars-Sinai spokesperson said: “The type of behavior alleged about Dr. Barry Brock is counter to Cedars-Sinai’s core values and the trust we strive to earn every day with our patients. Dr. Brock no longer has privileges to practice medicine at Cedars-Sinai. We recognize the legal process must now take its course, and we remain committed to Cedars-Sinai’s sacred healing mission and serving our community.”
The new suit follows a series of legal and professional developments involving Brock, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of former patients.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Brock, 75, surrendered his California medical license following an accusation of negligent care by the Medical Board of California. Under a May 2025 agreement, Brock is permanently barred from practicing medicine in the state. His attorney, Tracy Green, told the L.A. Times that Brock “doesn’t admit any factual allegations” and chose to give up his license rather than contest the case in a hearing.
Brock retired in August 2024 after decades of practice, and Cedars-Sinai confirmed in July that it had suspended and later terminated his hospital privileges after receiving “concerning complaints” from patients.
Prior lawsuits, also reported by the Times, allege that Brock performed unnecessary or invasive procedures, often without gloves or chaperones present, and made sexually inappropriate comments to patients during appointments. Some plaintiffs have reported lasting physical complications from his care.
As of mid-2025, at least 176 women had filed individual suits alleging that Cedars-Sinai and its affiliated facilities knew of Brock’s misconduct and failed to act.
The expanding wave of litigation now surpasses 300 plaintiffs, collectively accusing both Brock and the medical center of systemic failures to protect patients over several decades.
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