Oregon doctor David Farley allegedly sexually abused over 170 women and children, including some while he was in Mormon ward and stake leadership. In an ongoing lawsuit, many said they met him through the church, which is fighting in court to keep its records on him secret.
Case report: https://floodlit.org/a/a113/
OPB, July 31 – Subpoena fight brings Mormon Church into West Linn doctor sex abuse case
One plaintiff, Michelle (pseudonym), said she “was referred to FARLEY because of his position within the Mormon Church.”
Farley started treating Michelle for unrelated issues, but soon “insisted on performing unnecessary and ungloved breast and pelvic examinations, breaking her hymen in the course of these examinations.”
Farley also “placed an IUD so forcefully that [Michelle] needed to be carried from the office by her husband” and “embraced and kissed [Michelle] on the cheek during several exams,” the complaint said.
Read the complaint: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25954928-janecoeetalvdavidfarleywlfhc/
We’ve spoken with multiple survivors in this case.
We’re trying to get the latest court documents, including deposition transcripts that could shed light on what the LDS church knew – and when – about Farley’s alleged abuse.
If you knew Farley or have any case information, including court documents, please contact us: https://floodlit.org/contact/
