DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital face new lawsuits surrounding former nurse
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital facing new lawsuits tied to former nurse
Feiger Law and Flood Law are combining forces in an ongoing lawsuit against former DMC nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, DMC Sinai Grace, and its parent company, Tenet Healthcare.
(FOX 2) - More survivors are joining a lawsuit against a former DMC nurse and Sinai Grace Hospital, where allegations of sexual misconduct by the nurse took place.
A press conference was held Wednesday to provide details on the alleged victims and the number of victims—survivors is growing.
Big picture view:
Feiger Law and Flood Law are combining forces in an ongoing lawsuit against former DMC nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, DMC Sinai Grace, and its parent company, Tenet Healthcare.
The whistleblower was fired after speaking out about alleged sexual misconduct by Berrios. The survivor who joined the lawsuit already in motion was a coworker of Berrios.
Berrios is accused of sexual assault against multiple patients.
What they're saying:
Feiger Law is also looking into four other potential victim-survivor cases. The attorneys argue that DMC and Tenet are accused of hiring an employee with a known history of assault and did not conduct proper background checks.
Sinai Grace Hospital says it prioritizes patient safety. A statement was released by the hospital:
"Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios was not our employee and did not work for our hospital in any capacity in 2016 or 2020. Sinai-Grace Hospital prioritizes the safety of our patients. The hospital has rigorous processes in place to screen applicants prior to employment. There was no indication of a concern during that process. We also have processes to identify and address patient safety issues and take appropriate action. Upon becoming aware of allegations against Mr. Berrios, Sinai-Grace proactively initiated contact with and notified law enforcement. The hospital also immediately suspended and ultimately terminated his employment. We do not condone any type of abuse and are cooperating fully with law enforcement. Federal privacy laws restrict us from sharing patient-specific information. Also, we do not tolerate retaliation of any kind. Our employees are required to report patient safety events. A particular employee’s departure from our organization is unrelated to any such required report that she may have made regarding Mr. Berrios’ conduct."