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UPDATE:
- The Court granted this settlement final approval on July 12, 2021.
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A $215 million class action settlement has been reached to resolve sexual assault claims against former University of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall.
The settlement benefits women who were seen by Tyndall at the USC Student Health Center between Aug. 14, 1989 and June 21, 2016, for which one or more of the following apply:
- Were seen for women’s health issues (any issue relating to breast, vaginal, urinary tract, bowel, gynecological, or sexual health)
- Treatment included a breast or genital examination
- Treatment included photographs or videos being taken of her unclothed or partially clothed body
USC and former USC gynecologist George Tyndall have faced legal action due to allegations that Tyndall repeatedly sexually assaulted patients.
According to sexual assault survivors, USC covered up the abuse despite complaints from students and medical staff at the university’s Student Health Center.
Tyndall reportedly touched patients inappropriately during exams, took inappropriate pictures and videos of unclothed patients, and made lewd comments to patients.
Survivors of Tyndall’s alleged abuse claims that the disgraced gynecologist used his position within the health center to routinely take advantage of young women who may not have known exactly what an actual, professional gynecological exam should be like.
Both USC and Tyndall have agreed to settle the sexual assault claims. The settlement was announced by USC Interim President Wanda M. Austin in October 2018.
Austin called the settlement a “fair and respectful resolution” and noted that “sweeping changes” had been made across the university to help prevent misconduct in the future.
All Class Members are able to collect a minimum Tier 1 payment of $2,500. If Class Members are willing to share more about their experiences through writing or through an interview, they may be able to collect between $7,500 and $250,000 in Tier 2 and Tier 3 payments.
Claims to the settlement for Tier 2 and Tier 3 payments will be reviewed by a three member panel that includes a Special Master appointed by the court, a licensed OB/GYN, and a forensic psychologist.
A Statement of Class Membership Form needs to be submitted for Tier 1 payment and a more detailed Claim Form needs to be submitted for Tier 2 and 3 payments. These documents need to be submitted by Nov. 8, 2019.
The deadline for exclusion is Nov. 7, 2019. The deadline for objection is Oct. 9, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Women who were seen by Tyndall at the USC Student Health Center between Aug. 14, 1989 and June 21, 2016 (a) who were seen for women’s health issues (any issue relating to breast, vaginal, urinary tract, bowel, gynecological, or sexual health), or (b) whose treatment includes a breast or genital examination, or (c) whose treatment included photographs or videos being taken of her unclothed or partially clothed body.
Potential Award
Tier 1 Payment: Minimum payment of $2,500 guaranteed for all Class Members.
Tier 2 Payment: Payments between $7,500 and $20,000. Available to those who feel comfortable sharing their story in writing.
Tier 3 Payment: Payments between $7,500 and $250,000. Available to those who feel comfortable being interviewed by specialists in addition to submitting a written claim.
Proof of Purchase
Statement of Class Membership Form (required for Tier 1 payments), written details of experiences (optional but required for Tier 2 payments), interview with specialists (optional but required for Tier 3 payments).
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
11/8/2019
Case Name
In re: USC Student Health Center Litigation, Case No. 2:18-cv-04258-SVW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
1/6/2020
UPDATE: The USC, George Tyndall Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 25, 2020. According to the settlement website, Tier 1 checks will be issued April 6, 2020, if there are not appeals filed. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
USC Student Health Center Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91233
Seattle, WA 98111-9333
info@USCTyndallSettlement.com
1-888-663-1718
Class Counsel
Steve W. Berman
Shelby R. Smith
Elizabeth A. Fegan
Emily Brown
Christopher Pitoun
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL & SHAPIRO LLP
Daniel C. Girard
Jordan Elias
Adam E. Polk
Elizabeth A. Kramer
GIRARD SHARP LLP
Jonathan D. Selbin
Annika K. Martin
Laura Heiman
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP
Joseph G. Sauder
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Defense Counsel
Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
N. Denise Taylor
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101 thoughts onUSC, George Tyndall Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement
I emailed them, and nothing has been mailed out as of today.
Did they say when checks will be distributed
No, the are still waiting on a final approval. They it will be posted to the website once they have it.
This is what was emailed to me:
The Court has not entered its order regarding final approval. The Court’s ruling will be posted to the Settlement website at http://www.USCTyndallSettlement.com once entered. There is no timeline regarding when the Court will enter its order.
If the Settlement receives final approval from the Court and becomes effective, determinations regarding Tier 1 claims will follow thereafter.
Sincerely,
SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
USC STUDENT HEALTH CENTER SETTLEMENT
info@USCTyndallSettlement.com
Mark we have a distribution date for 4/6 if no appeals are filed. This is on the website. Hope this helps.
she is lying, checks have NOT been mailed out yet.
Ciara needs to show proof, or she is lying..
Ciara is lying!! Shame on you. The panel is now being arranged. No payments (tier 1, 2 or 3) have gone out yet.
She might not be lying it states that 10 days after the effective date tier 1 payments will be mailed out
What is the current status of this lawsuit?
The Court indicated on January 6, 2020 its decision to order final approval for the federal class action settlement.
What are next steps?
The court-appointed Special Master and Settlement Administrator will begin the process of distributing tier 1 awards and evaluating tier 2 and 3 claims. For more information regarding key dates and next steps, http://www.USCTyndallSettlement.com for additional information.
what is the effective date? I didn’t see it…please and thanks
Read the joint notice and amended judgement dated 01/30/2020
thanks Mark, I will read it now.
Good to hear Tier 1 payments has began to come out.
There is no effective date as of yet or final approval date listed.
Any updates, I was reading a document from the 13th of Jan. but I’m not for sure what it means, but it looks like its been approved.
yes they had to give the judge more information on the panel individuals that the special master chooses then submit to the court for approval but that’s about it no appeals or anything that would hold up checks for months
Do you know if there has been a final approval yet, and what the effective date may be? It had a date for 01/20 for tier 1 payments, but they took it off. So, I am curious if it has been delayed from that date.
so far as I can see they submitted names and credentials for the ppl on the panel once judge goes over it and decides to approve it I think 30s after its effective
ANYBODY HEAR IF AN APPEAL WAS FILED??
any new up dates?
i was a patient of his. I did not want to be included because I did not want to rehash something that happened to me so long ago. i did not go to another doctor for over 3 years because of my experience with him. But i realize now the importance of speaking up. Is it too late to join this group? I was a patient in 1990-91. Thank you.
any new up dates or emails receive anyone?
Is there an ETA on the check disbursements?
taking into consideration that they still have to do interviews in person & review written claims , it’s could possibly take up to a few years ! …. hopefully not
Dane,
read the FAQs it give a lot of info pertaining to the settlement if I am reading correctly in state that Tier 1 payments goes out January 20,2020 and Tier 2&3 later after review is finish.
Okay , thanks so much for that information Basen.
The date is no longer there, it was there earlier yesterday and now it doesn’t have the Jan. 20th date there anymore
hmm I wonder about that date when there has always been 30 day wait period
Basen,
I know it went to court on the 6th of Jan. , but there is no further info about what happen in court. I am wondering if that court hearing is want prompted the changed in the date.
WHEN CHECKS GO OUT ELIGIBILITY PENDING WILL BE UPDATED?(
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