Dr. Barry Brock Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Dr. Barry Brock, a longtime OB-GYN affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, is now at the center of a growing sexual abuse scandal that has left hundreds of women seeking justice. As of early January 2025, more than 160 women have come forward, filing lawsuits accusing Dr. Brock of inappropriate and medically unjustifiable behavior during their care.

These sexual assault lawsuits not only name Dr. Barry Brock but also the institutions where he worked, including Cedars-Sinai and other Los Angeles facilities.  Why? Because they failed to protect patients from his predatory behavior. This Dr. Barry Brock lawsuit shows just how medical institutions enabled abuse by ignoring complaints and prioritizing their reputations and their social relationships with their colleagues over patient safety.

If you were one of Dr. Brock’s patients, you likely feel anger, confusion, or betrayal. Many survivors recount invasive exams without gloves, lewd comments about their bodies, and procedures that caused lasting physical and emotional harm. Worse, when some of these concerns were reported to Cedars-Sinai staff, they were dismissed with excuses like, “That’s just how he is.” Such disregard for patient welfare is at the core of institutional sexual abuse lawsuits, where hospitals and clinics must be held accountable for their role in enabling predators.

Similar high-profile cases involving physicians like Dr. Robert Hadden and Dr. George Tyndall have revealed the staggering number of survivors who suffered in silence for years. These cases also demonstrate the importance of pursuing justice. Survivors in comparable lawsuits have often received settlements averaging over $1 million, not just from the perpetrators but from the institutions that allowed the abuse to continue. Legal action is a powerful tool to bring about accountability and ensure that hospitals face consequences for not protecting women.

If you are a survivor, know that you are not alone. The Barry Brock lawsuit is still in its early stages, and many victims may not yet have come forward. Cases like this often unfold over years, with new survivors stepping forward long after the initial story breaks. So our lawyers are expecting to hear from more and more women as this unfolds.

This page will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against Dr. Barry Brock, an OB-GYN who practiced in Los Angeles for four decades. We explain how we think these cases will play out and what the settlement compensation is likely to be.

If you were a victim of unwanted sexual touching during examinations by Dr. Barry Brock, contact our national sex abuse lawyers today for a free case evaluation at 800-553-8082 or contact us online. We are here to help you.

Barry Brock Sex Abuse Lawsuit Latest News and Updates

This litigation is moving quickly. These are the latest developments.

Our lawyers are continuing to get calls about Dr. Brock, although those calls have slowed down considerably as we get into the fall of 2025.

If you think you might want to bring a claim, no matter how old is it, you want to call a lawyer immediately.

The Sad Facts About Dr. Brock

For decades, Dr. Barry Brock was a trusted OB-GYN in Los Angeles, building a career that spanned over 40 years at some of the city’s most prominent medical institutions. From Cedars-Sinai Hospital to exclusive Beverly Hills clinics like Beverly Hills OB-GYN and the Women’s Health Center on Rodeo Drive, Dr. Brock cultivated a reputation as a respected physician. But behind the polished veneer of his professional life, patient complaints about his inappropriate behavior during exams quietly simmered for years.

For most of his career, these complaints did not seem to matter. Dr. Brock faced no disciplinary actions or public scrutiny. Patients who voiced concerns about his behavior were dismissed or ignored, leaving him free to continue practicing medicine without accountability. His reputation remained intact, a testament to the power of silence and the protection of institutions that prioritized appearances over patient safety.

In the summer of 2024, the cracks began to show. Then the dam broke. Reports of sexual misconduct during patient exams surfaced, and the stories were chilling. Women started coming forward, sharing accounts of inappropriate and exploitative behavior that had been brushed aside for decades. The allegations were damning enough to force Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to act. In August 2024, the hospital suspended Dr. Brock’s medical privileges—a long-overdue acknowledgment of the harm his patients had endured.

But even as the walls closed in, Dr. Brock was not ready to let go of the power he had wielded for so long. In the weeks following his suspension, he reportedly reached out to some of the former patients who had lodged complaints. His attempts to contact them, under the guise of planning his “retirement,” felt like a last-ditch effort to silence the truth.

Cedars-Sinai launched an internal investigation that would finally reveal the breadth of Dr. Brock’s misconduct. The findings were clear: the allegations against him were credible. By September 2024, just weeks after his suspension, Cedars-Sinai formally terminated Dr. Brock’s employment. It was a long-awaited step toward accountability, but for the many women affected by his actions, it was far from the end of the story.

Dr. Brock’s case is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that allow predatory behavior to persist in healthcare. For years, his inappropriate conduct went unchallenged, protected by the institutions that should have been safeguarding patients. Now, as more survivors come forward, the full scope of his misconduct is finally coming to light.  This prompted Cedars-Sinai to formally “terminate” his employment in September 2024, just a few weeks after the initial suspension.

Sexual Abuse By Dr. Brock

Over 180 former patients of Dr. Brock have now filed sexual abuse civil lawsuits. The allegations in these lawsuits display a creepy pattern of inappropriate conduct and sexual abuse by Dr. Brock. Some of the alleged acts of sexual abuse against Dr. Brock include:

• Inappropriate Comments: Dr. Brock is accused of regularly making vulgar or sexually suggestive remarks during medical appointments, sometimes in the presence of patients’ partners. In at least one specific creepy instance, Dr. Brock told a female patient, “You have great breasts. I hope your husband tells you that.”
• Unnecessary Medical Procedures: Performing invasive and unwarranted procedures, such as “vaginal rejuvenation,” without obtaining patient consent.
• Unnecessary Sutures: Dr. Brock is accused of administering non-essential sutures after childbirth, including so-called “extra stitches” for cosmetic purposes.
• Inappropriate Physical Contact: Dr. Brock is accused of engaging in non-consensual touching during routine examinations, such as breast or pelvic exams that had nothing to do with the medical exam.
• Forceful Use of Medical Instruments: Many Dr. Barry Brock lawsuits involve patients who accuse Dr. Brock of using medical instruments during examinations in a manner described as forceful, violent, or unnecessarily harsh, for his own sexual gratification.
• Sexual Assault: Dr. Brock is accused of sexual contact and touching, including digital penetration, of patients during medical exams without their consent. Under California law, this form of non-consensual sexual touching is considered assault.

Cedars-Sinai Knew About Dr. Brock

One major issue in doctor sexual abuse cases is that the doctor’s medical malpractice insurance may not cover the claim because it is considered an intentional act rather than a negligent act. For that reason, the key to success in many doctor sexual abuse lawsuits is to go after the hospital, health system, or medical practice that employed the doctor.

Recently filed civil lawsuits allege that Cedars-Sinai Health System and its affiliated hospitals and clinics, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, played a role in covering up a long-standing pattern of sexual abuse and exploitation by Dr. Brock. According to the complaints, despite being aware of Dr. Brock’s alleged misconduct, Cedars-Sinai repeatedly renewed his medical privileges over decades. The lawsuits claim this enabled a culture where physician-on-patient sexual abuse could occur unchecked, allowing Brock to continue exploiting patients under the guise of medical care.

So, despite decades of warnings, Cedars-Sinai and affiliated clinics continued to promote Dr. Barry Brock as a respected OB/GYN while actively suppressing patient complaints. Staff members reported inappropriate conduct to administrators, only to be silenced or ignored. Even after Dr. Brock was suspended in 2024, the hospital failed to alert his patients or the public, instead allowing him to quietly “retire.” This concealment, plaintiffs’ lawyers argue, was not just negligent. It was deliberate. By protecting its own reputation and financial interests, Cedars-Sinai enabled Dr. Brock to continue abusing patients for decades under the cover of institutional legitimacy.

Dr. Brock’s Victims Have the Right to File Lawsuits and Get Compensation

Under California law, every victim of sexual abuse by a doctor has the right to bring a civil lawsuit against the doctor for sexual battery. Victims can bring a Barry Brock sex abuse lawsuit against a doctor even if they never reported the abuse to the police or even told anyone about what happened. Anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse by a doctor can file a civil lawsuit. Spouses of the victim can also bring their own claims for loss of consortium, which is basically damage to the marital relationship.

Damages in Doctor Sex Abuse Cases

Victims who bring a civil claim against a doctor for sexual assault can seek compensation across several categories. Every survivor’s experience is different, and the law allows recovery that reflects your specific harm.

Mental Pain and Suffering. Abuse by a trusted medical professional can trigger intense and lasting trauma. Many survivors report anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, or PTSD that reshape daily life. In the Barry Brock lawsuits, damages typically include both past and future emotional pain and suffering tied to the abuse.

Lost Income or Wages. Trauma can derail work. You may be entitled to wages lost while you were unable to work, time missed for treatment, diminished hours or roles, and future loss of earning capacity if symptoms limit long-term career options.

Medical and Therapy Expenses. Recovery often requires therapy, counseling, medications, and sometimes intensive or specialized care. Claims commonly include past bills and a projection of reasonable future treatment needs.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life. Courts recognize the loss of hobbies, intimacy, confidence, and day-to-day pleasures. This is separate from pain and suffering and focuses on how your life changed.

Relationship Harms (Loss of Consortium). Spouses and, in some jurisdictions, partners may recover for the strain on a relationship, including lost companionship, intimacy, and support that flowed from the abuse.

Household and Life-Disruption Costs. Survivors often incur real out-of-pocket expenses: childcare during appointments, transportation to treatment, relocation or security measures to feel safe, and help with household services when symptoms make tasks difficult.

Future Care and Life-Care Planning. In more serious cases, experts can outline long-term needs—ongoing therapy, medication management, periodic evaluations, or accommodations at work or school—and the expected costs over time.

Punitive (Exemplary) Damages. Where the evidence shows willful or reckless misconduct, juries may award punitive damages to punish and deter similar conduct. These are case-specific and depend on state law and the facts.

Prejudgment Interest and Court Costs. Depending on the jurisdiction and claims, you may also recover certain litigation costs and interest that accrues on portions of the award.

If you are unsure what you can document right now, that is normal. A good legal team helps assemble the proof. Our lawyers get the medical records, therapist notes, employment records, and witness statements so the damages presented match your lived experience. But keep in mind, many of the best cases are for women who have no documention of their injuries at all.

Settlement Amounts for Dr. Barry Brock Lawsuit 

We want every woman whom Dr. Barry Brock harmed to know that we hear you, we believe you, and we are sorry for what you have endured. Taking legal action is not just about financial compensation—it’s about reclaiming your voice and holding those responsible accountable. Our lawyers are here to guide you on your path to justice.

Sexual abuse lawsuits involving doctors like Dr. Brock have resulted in substantial settlements in similar cases, with average payouts likely exceeding $2 million per victim. Sure, that is a lot. But these women deserve settlements reflecting the immense harm caused by the sexual abuse and the accountability owed by institutions that allowed it to happen.

There are a lot of victims. This will be a lot of money. Our lawyers have had many sex abuse lawsuits where our clients hope the number of victims is low because there is not enough money to go around.   One of the key factors in achieving meaningful settlement compensation is the ability to hold third-party employers with deep pockets, such as hospitals or healthcare organizations, accountable for negligence. Intentional acts like sexual abuse are often not covered by medical malpractice insurance, so proving that Cedars-Sinai ignored warnings, failed to supervise Dr. Brock, or covered up complaints is critical to securing financial recovery.  Fortunately, we have more than enough money to adequately compensate the victims.

Factors That Influence Sexual Abuse Settlement Amounts

Let’s say the average per-person settlement in the Barry Brock lawsuits is $2 million. There is no guarantee that settlements will go that high, but our lawyers are projecting that based on history and these unique facts. If this holds, some women will receive more than $2 million, while others will receive less.

When pursuing a sexual abuse lawsuit against a doctor, several key factors determine the compensation payout for your case. Understanding these factors can help you better appreciate what goes into achieving a just settlement and why it’s crucial to hold both perpetrators and the institutions that enabled them accountable.

1. Severity of the Abuse

The extent and nature of the abuse are major drivers of settlement payouts in Dr. Brock lawsuits. But trauma affects each person differently. Two survivors can experience similar conduct and carry very different burdens afterward, and the law recognizes that.

While prolonged or egregious misconduct often correlates with higher compensation, courts and insurers also look closely at how the abuse changed your day-to-day life, mental health, relationships, and ability to work. In this litigation, survivors report unnecessarily invasive exams, wildly inappropriate comments, and procedures that appeared aimed at the doctor’s sexual gratification.

Those deeply personal violations warrant significant settlements, and the valuation should be tailored to each survivor’s unique harm and healing needs.

2. Institutional Negligence

Dr. Brock could never compensate all of these victims. The claims against Cedars-Sinai are the key to any Barry Brock settlement. Hospitals and healthcare systems that failed to act on prior complaints often bear a significant share of the responsibility.

For example, in the Barry Brock Cedars-Sinai lawsuit, reports suggest that the hospital ignored multiple red flags about Dr. Brock’s behavior for decades.  In cases like these, people always know. And when institutions are proven to have protected predators or dismissed patient concerns, they have the money to make the larger payouts to achieve justice.

So, here, we have that. That is why these lawsuits name not only Dr. Barry Brock, but also the powerful institutions that employed and enabled him, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Health System, and affiliated clinics in Beverly Hills. Plaintiffs allege these institutions ignored complaints, failed to warn patients, and protected Dr. Brock despite clear red flags. Instead of removing him, they celebrated him, profited from his practice, and enabled the continued abuse of vulnerable women.

3. Victim Impact

Your story is the center of the case. The emotional, psychological, and financial toll of abuse can mean years of therapy, lingering trauma symptoms, strained relationships, and time away from work. In cases like the Dr. Barry Brock lawsuit, survivors have described long-term physical pain from unnecessary procedures and lasting emotional scars from degrading comments during examinations. These are not abstract harms. They shape daily life, sense of safety, and future plans.

You do not need to arrive with a stack of records for your experience to be real or worthy. Many survivors feel they have little “proof,” yet their lived symptoms, changes in routine, and the accounts of people who know them well speak volumes. Our job is to listen carefully and present those impacts clearly so that your settlement compensation reflects what you have been through.

4. Public Exposure

Lawsuits involving high-profile institutions like Cedars-Sinai often result in larger settlements because of the reputational risks involved. When a case garners public attention, hospitals and clinics are often more inclined to settle quickly and for significant amounts to avoid prolonged negative publicity. This dynamic has played out in similar physician abuse lawsuits, such as those against Dr. Robert Hadden and Dr. George Tyndall, where settlements reflected not only the harm to victims but also the institutions’ desire to mitigate reputational damage.

5. The Right Lawyer

Having an experienced lawyer can make all the difference in these cases. There is no question about it.   The best sexual abuse lawyers will do the best job of navigating the complexities of these claims to maximize your compensation, ensuring survivors receive a settlement that represents the justice they deserve. Not every lawyer possesses the requisite skill set to handle such sensitive and intricate cases effectively. The best lawyers understand how to build a compelling case, hold perpetrators and institutions accountable, and advocate for the full measure of damages that survivors deserve.

Contact Us Today

Our attorneys are prepared to help victims of Dr. Brock’s sexual abuse. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.