LOUIS, Mo. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and attorney Kayla Onder, a nationally recognized advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and leader of OnderLaw’s Sexual Abuse practice, will hold a Thursday news conference to announce the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of dozens of survivors against SSM Health DePaul Hospital and former physician Dr. Craig Spiegel.
The lawsuit exposes horrific crimes and institutional negligence that enabled Spiegel to prey on vulnerable patients, including children, for nearly a decade. Despite repeated warnings and reports of Spiegel’s actions, the hospital failed to act, allowing Spiegel to abuse his position of trust to commit egregious acts on hospital premises.
The legal complaint highlights shocking details, including specific instances where Spiegel forcibly assaulted patients, many of whom were minors. Victims report being fondled, forced to perform sexual acts, and subjected to Spiegel’s depraved behavior in examination rooms, hospital parking lots, and even in his vehicle on hospital grounds. The hospital’s inaction persisted despite reports from staff, police investigations, and complaints to state and federal authorities.
A criminal case against Craig Spiegel is ongoing.
WHO:
Survivors
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Kayla Onder
WHEN:
Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. CT
WHERE:
St. Louis County Court
105 S. Central Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
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ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW
Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
ABOUT KAYLA FERREL ONDER
Kayla currently leads OnderLaw’s Sexual Abuse practice, advocating on behalf of survivors across the country. Kayla has spent over a decade forging national relationships and has solidified partnerships with Sex Abuse litigators across the country. With these partnerships, the OnderLaw team has represented survivors of sexual abuse across the country, holding abusers and enabling institutions legally accountable and delivering nearly one billion dollars in recovery.
