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Title: Columbia University and Hospital Settle Massive Sexual Assault Case for $750 Million

Slayin' Scumbag Hadden Down: Record-Breaking Settlement for His Victims

New York, May 7 - In a groundbreaking decision, Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to fork over a staggering $750 million to hundreds of women who were sexually assaulted by a manipulative ex-gyno, Robert Hadden, dubbed a "white coat predator" by prosecutors.

Hadden, now in the slammer for a substantial 20-year stint following his 2023 conviction on sex crimes, preyed on scores of women between the early '90s and 2012. Notable among his victims were Evelyn Yang, whose husband Andrew Yang ambitiously challenged for the Presidential seat in 2020, and Marissa Hoechstetter.

Attorney Anthony DiPietro, representing some of Hadden’s victims, declared that the settlement involves a record-breaking number of 576 of the disgraced doc’s former patients. DiPietro believes this move sets a powerful precedent, ensuring institutions with a penchant for covering up exploitation and abuse will face the full brunt of accountability for their heinous deeds.

Evelyn Yang and Marissa Hoechstetter, praising the settlement, stated, "Another significant milestone has been reached in Hadden survivors’ relentless quest for justice." They continued, "While this momentous occasion feels triumphant, we're aware that the numbers only hint at the extent of Hadden’s criminal activities."

They underscored the fact that Columbia still needs to make significant strides to address the cover-up and the systemic issues that allowed "the most prolific sexual predator in US history" to thrive.

Columbia, addressing the matter, stated it has put new patient safety policies and programs in place to counteract the abuses perpetrated by the detestable Hadden. In the past, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and New York-Presbyterian hospitals announced a $165-million settlement with 147 of Hadden’s patients. Moreover, in 2021, Columbia agreed to a $71.5-million settlement among its hospitals and another 79 of Hadden’s victims.

Sources:

1. "Columbia University Settles with More than 500 Women Who Said they were Sexually Abused by a Former Gyno" - The New York Times.
2. "New York City Hospitals to pay $71.5 million to ex-gyno's 79 accusers" - Reuters.
3. "Columbia University Settles with 147 Women in Sex Abuse Case" - Associated Press.
4. The $750 million settlement with Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital marks a significant milestone in the case of the serial abuser, Robert Hadden, who was convicted of sex crimes.
5. The settlement, involving 576 of Hadden's victims, shows the potential consequences for institutions that turn a blind eye to exploitation and abuse, according to Attorney Anthony DiPietro.
6. Evelyn Yang and Marissa Hoechstetter, two of Hadden's victims, expressed gratitude for the settlement but emphasized the need for further action to address the systematic issues that allowed Hadden's crimes to go unchecked.
7. In the aftermath of the settlement, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) declared that they have implemented new patient safety policies and programs to prevent future abuses similar to those committed by Hadden.
8. Previously, in 2021, CUIMC and New York-Presbyterian hospitals settled a case with 79 of Hadden's victims for $71.5 million, and in 2014, they reached a $165-million settlement with 147 of Hadden’s patients.
9. The discussion of women's health and medical-conditions, science, and health-and-wellness during this news event highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and dignity of all patients in the care provided by healthcare institutions.

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