Video: See Stephanie Mateer describe her experience and why she and 93 other women are still fighting for their day in court in “Stephanie’s Story: Suing Her OBGYN For Alleged Sexual Assault in Utah.”
Stephanie Mateer, shown at her home on Jan. 20, 2023, was one of 94 women who filed a lawsuit against Dr. David Broadbent last year, accusing the OB-GYN of sexually assaulting them during examinations.Stephanie Mateer’s decision to speak out about her experience with Utah OB-GYN Dr. David Broadbent led to a flood of responses from other women. She’s now one of more than 90 former Broadbent patients who joined a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.
But their case was dismissed — because in Utah, when medical professionals are accused of assault, the civil legal system sees it as medical malpractice. Victims in medical cases have less time to sue and face caps on monetary damages. The women are appealing to the Utah Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear their arguments. And Utah lawmakers are considering whether to change the law that led to the dismissal of their case.Women Allege a Utah Doctor Sexually Assaulted Them. Here’s Why a Judge Threw Out Their Case.
Broadbent’s attorney, Chris Nelson, declined an interview request but wrote in an email: “We believe that the allegations against Dr. Broadbent are without merit and will present our case in court. Given that this is an active legal matter, we will not be sharing any details outside the courtroom.”
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