Alleged sexual assault at the Missoula County, MT, Community Medical Center: Who’s affected?
If you or a loved one were sexually assaulted by Dr. Tyler James Hurst while receiving treatment at the Missoula County, MT, Community Medical Center, you may be eligible to take part in a class action lawsuit against the doctor and the hospital. Fill out the confidential form on this page to learn more.
Multiple patients of the Missoula County, MT, Community Medical Center are coming forward with allegations of sexual assault against Dr. Tyler James Hurst. These allegations range from inappropriate touching that exceeded the scope of a medical examination to rape. The Missoula County Attorney’s Office is pursuing criminal charges against Dr. Hurst.
While the prosecutor’s office seeks judicial accountability, a class action lawsuit investigation has begun to find more impacted patients and help them pursue financial restitution.
If Dr. Tyler James Hurst violated your trust and physical autonomy, you deserve justice. An experienced legal professional may be able to help you understand your options.
Fill out the form on this page for more information.
Dr. Tyler James Hurst accused of sexual assault
Dr. Tyler James Hurst has been accused of sexually assaulting at least 15 patients while working in the Missoula emergency room at Community Medical Center. Allegedly, these assaults took place between 2017 and 2023. The allegations against Dr. Hurst are severe, and the hospital has terminated his clinical privileges.
Affected patients are encouraged to come forward and may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, therapy costs, pain and suffering and other related damages.
Assaults allegedly occurred at the Missoula County Community Medical Center
The allegations were reported by patients of Missoula County’s Community Medical Center, where Dr. Hurst worked as an independent physician in the emergency department. The Missoula ER has been very cooperative in the ongoing investigation.
Recently, the administrative team at Community Medical Center issued a statement:
“Community Medical Center was previously notified of a patient allegation regarding Dr. Tyler Hurst, an independent physician practicing in the emergency department at Community Medical Center. We removed Dr. Hurst from the facility and launched an independent investigation, ultimately terminating his medical staff membership and clinical privileges. Our team is cooperating with local law enforcement and notified relevant agencies to investigate and address the matter. The safety of our patients is our top priority, and we believe patients should be encouraged to share their experiences and concerns.”
Criminal Proceedings
In addition to the possible class action lawsuit, Dr. Hurst is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault and felony sexual intercourse without consent. If convicted, he is facing up to 86 years in prison.
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