More than 200 women and several men have joined a consolidated lawsuit against a former rheumatologist, Dr. Derrick Todd, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The lawsuit alleges that Todd performed unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, testicular examinations, and rectal examinations on patients, abusing their trust for his own gratification.
The abuse is said to have started in 2010, with Todd allegedly going beyond treating rheumatic diseases and conducting invasive, unnecessary exams on patients. The victims, ranging from teenagers to women in their 60s, reported instances of inappropriate behavior, including repeated vaginal exams and comments on their bodies.
