Lawsuit Information Center
Our law firm is actively investigating sex abuse lawsuits involving Dr. Oumair Aejaz, an internal medicine physician who worked at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital in Michigan.
The page focuses on the ongoing sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Michigan physician accused of secretly recording patients, including children, in vulnerable situations at hospitals. Dr. Aejaz faces multiple felony charges, and his misconduct may extend across several states due to his role as a contracted physician.
Our lawyers will discuss the potential legal liability of the hospitals where Dr. Aejaz worked and provides early estimates for settlement amounts. While it’s still early in the litigation, we also look at potential settlement amounts in these lawsuits.
If y0u believe you are a victim, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.
News & Updates:
November 12, 2024 – 3 Women File New Lawsuit Against Dr. Aejaz
A group of 3 women have filed a lawsuit against Dr. Aejaz alleging that he secretly video taped them while they were naked in the dressing room of a private swim club in Rochester, Michigan. Apparently, Dr. Aejaz went to the swim club to take his sons for swim lessons, and made the videos while he was there. The lawsuit was also brought against the swim club.
October 28, 2024 – Dr. Aejaz Now Facing Child Molestation Charges
When Dr. Aejaz was initially arrested, the criminal charges against him only involved his acts of secretly video-taping victims while they were undressing, and sexually abusing unconscious hospital patients. Since the initial arrest, however, things have gotten much worse. Last week, authorities announced that they were bringing 17 new criminal charges against Dr. Aejaz , this time for allegedly molesting a 6-year-old and videotaping it.
September 25, 2024 – Class Action Lawsuits Filed Employers of Dr. Aejaz
A pair of class action lawsuits have been filed against 2 of the hospitals where Dr. Aejaz worked, and allegedly abused patients. Henry Ford Macomb and DMC Sinai Grace were the 2 hospitals named in the lawsuits. The hospitals are accused of negligently failing to protect patients from Dr. Aejaz.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz History
According to Oakland County Sheriff, Dr. Aejaz’s conduct could potentially affect victims in multiple states and even internationally. His employment as a contracted physician, rather than working for a single medical institution, means that he was assigned to various hospitals and clinics, complicating efforts to determine the full extent of his abuse.
Upon returning to Michigan, Dr. Aejaz continued his medical practice in Oakland County, where police have confirmed that he worked at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township and Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. However, it has been clarified that he was not directly employed by either facility. Instead, he was part of a larger contracting arrangement, which allowed him to work at numerous medical facilities across the region.
Authorities are still investigating the breadth of Dr. Aejaz’s employment history, attempting to uncover all the locations where he may have treated patients. Because he worked for a third-party contracting firm and moved between facilities, it remains unclear how many different venues he practiced at and for how long. So we have no idea what the scope of these evil could be.
Timeline of Dr. Aejaz Abuse Investigation
June 20, 2024 – Dr. Aejaz’s wife files for divorce and seeks a protective order against him after learning that he had been secretly video-taping her for years.
August 7, 2024 – The police formerly begin a criminal investigation into Dr. Aejaz based on information and evidence provided by his estranged wife.
August 8, 2024 – Police execute a search warrant at Dr. Aejaz’s house. They take 15 storage drives, including a hard drive that contains over 13,000 videos.
August 13, 2024 – The initial set of criminal charges are formally brought against Dr. Aejaz who is arrested and brought before a judge. Bail is set at $2 million.
A Shocking Betrayal of Trust
Dr. Aejaz’s actions represent a horrifying breach of the trust patients place in their medical providers. According to reports, detectives have found more than 13,000 videos stored on devices confiscated from Dr. Aejaz’s home, including footage of women and children as young as 2 years old. His depravity extended to hospital rooms, where he spied on patients recovering from surgeries, and even private locations like a local swim club.
The emotional and psychological impact of this kind of violation is profound. Even if you are unsure whether you were recorded, the mere possibility can lead to overwhelming anxiety, fear, and trauma. Many patients report feeling violated, betrayed, and fearful of their images being shared or leaked online.
Dr. Aejaz’s wife filed for a divorce and sought a protective order. She too alleges that her husband had been secretly recording her in their home. She says he installed cameras in their home, including the bathroom, and captured footage of her without her consent.
The prediction here is that he goes to jail for a very long time. The question now is what claims victims of this awfulness have moving forward.
- New video discussing civil lawsuits against Dr. Aejaz
Criminal Charges
Dr. Aejaz has been charged with secretly recording his patients using hidden cameras, capturing deeply invasive images of patients, including children and adults, often while they were asleep, unconscious, or in vulnerable situations such as changing rooms, bathrooms, and hospital recovery areas.
He has been charged with ten felony counts:
- One count of child sexually abusive activity.
- One count of using a computer to create and or reproduce child sexually abusive material.
- Two counts of capturing/recording children under the age of 18 while nude.
- Two counts of capturing/recording two women over the age of 18 while nude.
- Four counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
Hospitals and Other Liable Parties
Our attorneys believe the hospitals where Dr. Aejaz worked, including Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital, may also be responsible for failing to protect patients. Ascension, the largest nonprofit health system in the United States, operates in many areas, including private equity and insurance, making them a viable defendant. Ascension has a duty to ensure that predatory behavior from physicians is prevented or detected early.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz Settlement Amounts
This litigation against Dr. Aejaz and these hospitals are new. There are many ways this can play out. But victims want to get some idea of what settlement amounts and jury payouts victims may see in these lawsuits.
Of course, we have no idea what the ultimate compensation for victims will be. But we can speculate based on what we do know.
The best marker for comparison is the settlement in the case involving Johns Hopkins gynecologist Dr. Nikita Levy, who secretly recorded patients during exams. Those lawsuits resulted in a $190 million settlement in 2014. This was part of a class action lawsuit that included approximately 8,000 women who were affected by his actions.
The settlement distribution varied depending on factors such as the extent of the harm and the patient’s specific experience, with individual settlement amounts ranging from around $1,800 to $25,000 per person, though some of the victims received larger compensation.
The Dr. Oumair Aejaz settlement amounts could be three times as high. Why do our lawyers believe these compensation payouts could be three times as high?
Is that number pulled out of thin air? Maybe a little bit. It is certainly early in this litigation to predict settlement payouts with any precision. But three things inform our thinking:
- Inflation: Those numbers are now ten years old so that alone translates into higher settlement amounts.
- Sex Abuse Settlement Amounts Are Increasing: Juries today place higher value on sexual violation lawsuits. This is due to increased awareness and societal focus on the impact of sexual abuse, driven by movements like #MeToo and greater public dialogue on consent and trauma. Additionally, legal reforms and a shift towards prioritizing victim-centered justice have contributed to larger awards for damages in these cases.
- This Is Worse Than Dr. Levy: There is still a lot to learn. But these cases just seem worse than Levy. The charges are worse. Prosecutors believe Aejaz recorded sexual encounters women who were asleep or unconscious and recorded relatives in the bathroom or while changing. There are also cases involving children. It just seems a whole different level than we saw with Levy.
Your Legal Rights as a Victim
You don’t need to have proof that you were recorded to seek justice. Just as in other high-profile cases involving predatory doctors who used hidden cameras, like the case against John Hopkins gynecologist Dr. Nikita Levy, victims were entitled to compensation for the emotional and psychological trauma they suffered simply from learning about their doctor’s abuse. You may be entitled to compensation even if you never saw a recording but were treated by Dr. Aejaz and now suffer from anxiety, fear, loss of trust in medical professionals, or other psychological injuries.
How We Can Help
Our firm is dedicated to pursuing justice for the victims of Dr. Aejaz. Our sex abuse lawyers are accepting clients who were patients at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital or Ascension Genesys Hospital, whether or not they know for certain they were recorded. Our attorneys are seasoned in handling cases of this nature and will fight to ensure that you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
If you were treated by Dr. Aejaz, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit to hold him and the hospitals accountable. Our team is here to guide you through the legal process and provide you with the support you need during this difficult time.
Contact Us Today
Our attorneys are prepared to help victims of Dr. Aejaz’s abuse. You do not need to suffer in silence. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation at 800-553-8082 or contact us online. We will review your case and help you understand your rights and the next steps to seek justice.