Students at the University of Southern California are raising allegations of sexual assault against a former school gynecologist. Victims of the alleged USC sexual assault are now coming forward to make their allegations public and take legal action.

The USC sexual assault lawsuits are part of a wave of public outrage associated with claims against former campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, who was allegedly allowed to continue practicing on the campus even after numerous students complained about his behavior to the school’s medical staff. Around 200 faculty members at the university have already called for the resignation of the campus president.

Less than one week after the Los Angeles Times published an official investigation into the doctor’s alleged behavior dating back to the 1990s, the first USC sexual assault lawsuits were filed. Six women have filed lawsuits associated with the alleged USC sexual assault, claiming that the gynecologist abused them during his nearly 30 years at the university. Four of the women filed their claims as Jane Doe so as not to disclose their identity.

The plaintiffs claim that the University failed to take appropriate action after it was made aware of the problems by patients who filed formal complaints. Many women detailed in the court documents, as well as the investigation published in the Los Angeles Times, that the doctor touched female students in medically unnecessary and inappropriate ways, in addition to often making inappropriate comments about the patient’s looks and their genitals.

Furthermore, Dr. Tyndall allegedly asked intrusive questions regarding the patient’s sex life beyond what was medically necessary, according to the legal paperwork filed in the USC sexual assault cases.

The gynecologist, in response, has claimed that he did nothing wrong and that his exams were comprehensive but never inappropriate.

Some employees at USC expressed further concern that international students from China were being directly targeted with this behavior because of cultural norms that might make them unaware of what is typical in an American medical office. The school responded that there is no clear evidence as of yet that any one group of students was targeted more than the others.

The USC sexual assault has raised concerns across the campus. The University has responded by saying that multiple complaints were filed about his behavior over the years, including complaints directly from medical staff about the digital penetration of patients.

Reports of sexually inappropriate and racially discriminatory remarks, uncovered in a 2016 investigation, resulted in the doctor being put on leave. After he reached a settlement agreement with the University, the gynecologist officially left the school. USC claims that they did not uncover any evidence of criminal behavior, despite the numerous allegations.

Sexual assault victims who may have suffered in any medical employment, athletic or school setting may be eligible to take legal action against those responsible. Anyone who has been sexually assaulted in a medical school, employment or other similar setting may be eligible to file a lawsuit regarding this behavior and violation of their personal rights.

UPDATE: July 2019, the USC, George Tyndall sexual misconduct class action settlement is now open. Click here to file a claim.