USC Reaches $215 Million Settlement Over Gynecologist Abuse Allegations
The University of Southern California says it has reached a tentative class action settlement agreement worth $215 million over allegations of sexual harassment and abuse by a gynecologist who used to work at its student health center.
Approximately 500 current and former students have accused gynecologist George Tyndall of misconduct, according to The Associated Press.
The settlement requires court approval before it is final. USC says anyone who received treatment from Tyndall for women's health issues is eligible to receive compensation of $2,500. They aren't required to provide additional information about their interaction with Tyndall to receive those funds.
Other former patients can seek additional money up to $250,000 by detailing their experience with Tyndall.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2018/10/19/658909013/usc-reaches-215-million-settlement-over-gynecologist-abuse-allegations
