In a position of extreme trust, Dr. David Broadbent is accused by dozens of women of sexual assault, and on Friday, many of them filed into the Utah Supreme Cou
“It was more painful than unmedicated birth,” Jenny Provance told 2News, saying Broadbent assaulted her in a maternity hospital room. “It was so traumatizing that I was shaking.““I do believe I was the youngest ,” said the mother of seven. “I’ve seen other OB/GYN’s since then; I’ve never had any experience like that.”
At issue before the state’s high court is whether Broadbent’s alleged actions were done in the context of administering health treatment, or whether he preyed on women "under the guise" of providing care.Attorney, plaintiff react to dismissal of sex abuse lawsuit against Provo OB/GYN“There is, however, a case where you have physicians who are ordinarily within the general scope of their practice touching patients’ sexual parts,” she said.
“He continued to grope me in a way that is not definitely not consistent with a normal breast exam,“ she said. The court took the case under advisement, and will issue a decision later, a decision that could revive the women’s suit dismissed by a lower court, or lead it toward a separate path as a medical malpractice case.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Utah high court considers case of 94 women alleging abuse against Provo OB-GYNAttorneys argued for and against the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against a Provo OB-GYN by near 100 women alleging he abused them before the Utah Supreme Court on Friday.
Read more »
Penn State vs. Ohio State, USC vs. Utah: What we're watching in Week 8Can Penn State finally topple Ohio State? Can USC bounce back? Our college football experts break down the big Week 8 games.
Read more »
San Jose State Spartans’ run game picking up steam heading into Homecoming Game vs. Utah StateSJSU has rushed for over 100 yards in five of their seven games and ran for a season-high 259 yards against New Mexico last weekend.
Read more »
What to expect in Penn State-Ohio State, Utah-USC, other Week 8 matchupsJoel Klatt takes a look at what to expect in four of the biggest college football games in Week 8, including Penn State-Ohio State.
Read more »
- Penn State-Ohio State, Duke-Florida State, best bets, moreThere's been a reliable outcome when the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions meet (Penn State loses). Will that change this week? Will Riley Leonard play against the Seminoles? If he doesn't, it's a different team. We go deep on Week 8.
Read more »
Utah Valley women's soccer stays on top in WAC after sweeping Utah Tech 7-0Utah Valley women's soccer takes down Utah tech in 7-0 sweep in order to keep their place at the top of the WAC.
Read more »