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Dozens of women accuse former Brigham doctor of sexual assault in class action suit

The plaintiffs said, as patients of rheumatologist Derrick Todd, they underwent unnecessary medical exams — including breast, rectal and vaginal exams — simply for Todd's personal satisfaction. His lawyers have denied any wrongdoing.

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Former Brigham doctor now faces dozens of sexual misconduct allegations

Marianne DiTrani alleged that Dr. Derrick Todd performed pelvic and breast exams on her that were not medically necessary.

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I believe there are now over 80 patients involved in the suit. (Heard on tv news, couldn’t find a link)

 

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*I am livid! As a retired medical board investigator, I certainly expect Dr. Derrick Todd‘s name ends up on the Massachusetts Board of Registration agenda soon.

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If you are interested in learning ways to advocate for yourself with medical professionals, WBZ spoke with ethics experts about ways to help yourself.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault please visit the Boston Rape Crisis Center website, the RAINN website or the Mass.gov website.

"He wanted full control," Former patient details alleged sexual abuse by Dr. Derrick Todd

Dr. Derrick Todd is accused of sexually assaulting more than 150 women. A former patient is telling her story.

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Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, Andrew Meyer, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, said more than 120 women have joined the lawsuit.

“All of their statements are rather incriminating regarding Dr. Todd’s conduct,” Meyer alleges to PEOPLE. “They have all repeated and alleged the same inappropriate conduct and excessive examinations.”

Meyer, who filed the suit in Suffolk Superior Court, claims that because Todd was a rheumatologist, his exams “should not have involved breast examinations and should not involve vaginal examinations.”

Boston Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting 120 Women During 'Excessive' Examinations: Lawsuit

Dr. Derrick Todd was terminated from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston

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